Luristan bronze tubular anthropomorphic idol

W143

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A bronze anthropomorphic tube cast with a stylised janiform head to the upper section and terminating in a denticulated crest. The exact function of these bronzes is unknown but they are closely related to the more widely seen “master of animals” finials and were probably related to fertility rituals.

Culture
Luristan, 8th to 7th Century BC

Size
8.5 x 2.5 cms

Condition
Intact as shown

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

For another example with with upwardly protruding ears, please see an example in the Metropolitan Museum, New York:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/322864

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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