Luristan large bronze janiform animal pendant

W14

£280.00

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A very large solid cast bronze pendant in the form of two opposing animal fore-parts with incised details onthe chest and neck. The size of this pendant suggests it was probably a harness ornament for a horse.

Culture
Luristan, 8th or 7th Century BC

Size
7.3 x 7.2 cms

Condition
Intact as shown

Provenance
Formerly in the Kuizenga collection, The Netherlands; collection formed from the 1970’s onwards.

US clients: Please note that this item may not be imported into the United States without an import license due to a US embargo on items of Iranian origin.

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