Luristan Bronze Figurine of an Ibex

£ 400.00

An ancient Luristan cast bronze figurine of an ibex, portrayed standing on four shorts legs and featuring an elongated body. The animal’ facial and anatomical features are rendered in an extremely stylised manner.

Date: Circa 1800-600 BC
Condition: Fine, with green patina and earthly encrustations to the surface.

In stock

SKU: LD-117 Category: Tags: ,

Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region situated in the Zagros Mountains. In ancient times a number of nomadic populations, such as the Medes and the Kassites, settled in the area. Due to the nomadic nature of the tribes, none of the Luristan bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Their artwork mainly comprises ornaments, vessels and weapons. Most of the Luristan bronze items have been recovered in funerary contexts, suggesting they had a ceremonial function.

To discover more about the Luristan Empire, please visit our relevant blog post: The Luristan Empire: Beauty of Bronze.

Weight 10.4 g
Dimensions L 4.4 x H 2.6 cm
Culture

Metal

Region

Reference: For a similar item, The Metropolitan Museum, item 64.99.

You may also like…