Lot 1776
Lions versus "Master of Animals" - in Cast Bronze. Iran, Luristan, c. 800-600 BC. The figural group consists of a stylized male figure, janiform and of tubular form, grasping flanking roaring lions. The animals and deity share common legs at the bottom. With original green and earthen patina, and perhaps a discreet repair at one arm. Accompanying this object, a narrow, bottle-like base, which probably supported the demon and animals group on the end of a pole. A good example of this popular antiquity. Height overall: 13-1/4".
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
For related, but more elaborate examples of this "classic" Luristan bronze artifact, see Moorey et al, Ancient Bronzes (Heeramaneck Collection), 236 ff.
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