CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
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FIVE LURISTAN BRONZE HORSE BITS
CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
Three with cheek pieces styled as openwork horses, 8.5 cm. high max. cheekpiece; two with rectangular spiked cheekpieces, one with ibex heads on one corner, 6 cm. high max. cheekpiece; three other twisted bits; two cheekpieces; a Luristan style bit, not ancient; and various other chariot rings and harness attachments, including one composed of two rectangular sections joined by a loop handle, embellished with repoussé circles and stippled dots, the terminals in the form of bird heads, ancient repairs (17)
CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
Three with cheek pieces styled as openwork horses, 8.5 cm. high max. cheekpiece; two with rectangular spiked cheekpieces, one with ibex heads on one corner, 6 cm. high max. cheekpiece; three other twisted bits; two cheekpieces; a Luristan style bit, not ancient; and various other chariot rings and harness attachments, including one composed of two rectangular sections joined by a loop handle, embellished with repoussé circles and stippled dots, the terminals in the form of bird heads, ancient repairs (17)
Provenance
Acquired in the 1960s or early 1970s.
Special notice
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