Lot Essay
For similar, cf., R. Ghirshman, Persia : from the origins to Alexander the Great, London, 1964, no. 98.
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CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
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A LURISTAN SILVER VOTIVE PIN
CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
With large triangular head, bordered by geometric decorated band, engraved with standing male figure wearing horned helmet with a bird on each shoulder, two confronting ibex and three bands of geometric decoration above, surmounted by rectangular terminal with bird with outstretched wings and another bird in the field with attachment loop
6¾ in. (17 cm.) long
CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
With large triangular head, bordered by geometric decorated band, engraved with standing male figure wearing horned helmet with a bird on each shoulder, two confronting ibex and three bands of geometric decoration above, surmounted by rectangular terminal with bird with outstretched wings and another bird in the field with attachment loop
6¾ in. (17 cm.) long
Provenance
The Thétis Collection, Geneva, Switzerland; acquired prior to 1970.
Special notice
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