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Ancient Luristan bronze anthropomorphic tube browse these categories for related items... All Items: Near East: Luristanian: Pre AD 1000: item #963038 Please refer to our stock #a952 when inquiring.
$1100 Aud |
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A rare Luristan anthropomorphic bronze tube, depicted with two opposing faces, similar to the Janus head. Sugestions from various texts state these tubes were possibly a represtenation of a phallus, to do with fertility. The piece displays very fine features and a marvelous deep green patina. Comes with featured display stand. Dating to circa 8th-7th century BC, Luristan. Measures 11.8cm length / 12.8cm on stand. Ex-private West Australian collection. For similar and a detailed discussion see: Bronze and Iron, Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Oscar White Muscarella, page 152. |
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