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Lot Essay
For a similar style bull in sculpture cf. R. Ghirshman, Iran: Pathians and Sassanians, London, 1962, p. 9, pl. 14, dated to the 6th-5th Century B.C.
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Please note that the US Iranian Transaction Regulations restrict the import into the USA, and the purchase by US persons, of certain types of Iranian origin property appearing in this catalogue. Iranian origin informational materials (including fine art by recognized artists and books and manuscripts) may be imported into the USA and purchased by US persons, but Iranian origin works of conventional craftsmanship (works that are not by a recognized artist and/or that have a function) may not. It is the responsibility of US persons to ensure that they do not bid on prohibited Iranian origin property. US persons include US citizens and US permanent residents (greencard holders) wherever these individuals are located, US entities and any other persons temporarily resident or located in the US.