Luristan Bronze Pin

Culture: Luristan

Period: 9th-8th century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 17.4 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 6126

Provenance: Collection Prof. Dr. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna. Acquired on 13. December 1999 at Dorotheum Vienna, lot 224.

Condition: Intact

Description: Bronze pin crowned by an open disc-shaped plate. The ornament depicts a bearded god with horns, long nose and round eyes, tackling two stylized feline predators with his strong arms. The needle itself tapered to the end with embellishments below the plate. See J. Curtis, “Ancient Persia”, London 1989, p. 28.