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CIRCA 10TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GROUP OF THREE LURISTAN BRONZE 'MASTER OF ANIMALS' FINIALS
CIRCA 10TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.
Two decorated with Janus heads flanked by mythological creatures; and another with confronting rampant felines, mounted
36.6 cm. high max. (3)
CIRCA 10TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.
Two decorated with Janus heads flanked by mythological creatures; and another with confronting rampant felines, mounted
36.6 cm. high max. (3)
Provenance
Acquired in the 1960s or early 1970s.
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