Lot 575
Luristan Bronze "Master of Animals". Luristan bronze finial in the form of a Janiform, anthropomorphic tube terminating at the top in a human head flanked by rampant grotesque animals holding the outstretched ears of the man in their mouths, two loops below the animals' legs. The partially cleaned side reveals the animals' front legs and paws held against the man's upper body. One loop partially missing and repair to one of the flanking animals, otherwise complete. Ca. 1050-750 B.C. 5¼" tall. In a fitted red velvet case, ex. 19th century Coll. For a close parallel see: Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Adam Collection, London, 1974, No. 80, p. 110. Estimated Value $400 - 600
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