Luristan bronze tubular anthropomorphic idol
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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.