Lot 9
An unusual Luristan bronze Helmet Persia, 9th - 7th Century B.C.
10 April 2008, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£5,000 - £7,000
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Persia, 9th - 7th Century B.C.
Persia, 9th - 7th Century B.C.
of domed form surmounted by a pointed knop finial, with front decorative attachment consisting of opposing zoomorphic heads surmounted by a crescent finial, the back with a repoussé hook and dot motif, and an incised band of dotted triangles along the border
22.2 cm. diam., 19.8 cm. high
22.2 cm. diam., 19.8 cm. high
Footnotes
Provenance:
Acquired in Paris, 1970.
Exhibited:
L’Art Iranien dans les Collections Belges, Musée du Cinquantenaire, Brussels, 10th November until 19th December 1971.