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THBLuristan Bronze Horse Bit in the Form of a Horse
Lot 42
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A fine cast bronze right side of a horse bit showcasing the artistry of the metalworkers of Luristan, in the self-referential form of a horse, body in profile, and striding right with alert, perked ears. A pair of loops surmount the back and a round hole perforates the center of the body to accommodate an attachment. The affluent group in Luristan society that patronized the metalworking industry and purchased fine items like this sword were nomadic horsemen. They would travel into towns and purchase swords and other bronze and iron objects from craftsmen there. Although these horsemen were pre-literate, we know from the records of the Elamites and other southern neighbors that these tribesmen functioned as mercenaries in the constant warfare between the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Elamites. When they died, they were buried in rock-covered tombs with their swords. Size of horse: 4.5" W x 3.3" H (11.4 cm x 8.4 cm); of frame: 8" W x 7" H (20.3 cm x 17.8 cm)
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003
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#177612This is one half of a complete horse bit which would have had a crossbar as well. Light surface wear as shown, but otherwise cheekpiece is intact and excellent with rich patina. Very effectively mounted on a red lacquered wood background for display. Some chipping to corners and nicks to peripheries of wood backing.Condition
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