Near Eastern Bronze Pair of Figures

£ 150.00

A Near Eastern bronze pair of stylised figures. Each figure is facing forward and standing next to each other shoulder to shoulder. Both of the outside arms of the figures are on their hips. There is a small protrusion on the reverse of the right figure which may have been used for attachment.

Date: Circa 2nd millennium BC
Condition: Fine condition, wear to the surface along with encrustation and patination consistent with age.

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SKU: LD-1048 Category: Tags: ,

Many grand civilisations inhabited the area of Near East in Antiquity, and their wealth and prosperity are witnessed by the very sophisticated precious metal crafting of jewellery. Along with demonstrating a person’s wealth, some pieces were thought to have protective qualities or mysterious powers depending on the material or iconography used.

Weight 9.9 g
Dimensions W 2 x H 4.4 cm
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