Ancient Luristan Bronze Amulet Pendant In A Rare Minimalistic Form Of An Animal + Jewelry Strap (No reserve price)

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Ancient Luristan bronze amulet pendant in a rare minimalist animal form with a jewelry strap, circa 1000 BC, 24 × 19 mm, very good condition, with a Certificate of Authenticity and suspension strap, acquired from a Belgian gallery in 2025.

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Ancient Luristan bronze amulet made circa 1000 BC in the Near East. Ornament depicts a zoomorphic form resembling a mountain goat with elongated parts of the animal body: neck, tail and body (characteristic hallmark of Luristan jewellery wares), its entire surface is covered by a beautiful patina and originally preserved earthen deposits. In the upper part it has a round loop for suspension so it can be worn as a pendant.

Artifact includes our Certificate Of Authenticity document (lifetime authentic warranty) and jewelry strap for suspension.

Dimensions: 24 mm (L) x 19 mm (H)

Very good condition

PROVENANCE INFORMATION:
It was acquired by our company from a Belgian ancient art gallery in 2025. Previous ownership history:

~ European art market
  (collected before 1980l

- Private British collection

- Ancient art A.A.C. gallery collection
  Balen, Belgium

Ancient Luristan bronze amulet made circa 1000 BC in the Near East. Ornament depicts a zoomorphic form resembling a mountain goat with elongated parts of the animal body: neck, tail and body (characteristic hallmark of Luristan jewellery wares), its entire surface is covered by a beautiful patina and originally preserved earthen deposits. In the upper part it has a round loop for suspension so it can be worn as a pendant.

Artifact includes our Certificate Of Authenticity document (lifetime authentic warranty) and jewelry strap for suspension.

Dimensions: 24 mm (L) x 19 mm (H)

Very good condition

PROVENANCE INFORMATION:
It was acquired by our company from a Belgian ancient art gallery in 2025. Previous ownership history:

~ European art market
  (collected before 1980l

- Private British collection

- Ancient art A.A.C. gallery collection
  Balen, Belgium

Details

Culture
Ancient Luristan
Century/ Timeframe
circa 1000 BC
Name of object
Amulet Pendant In A Rare Minimalistic Form Of An Animal + Jewelry Strap
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Subject/Depiction
Animals
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2015
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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