Janiform Funerary Idol Known As The "master Of Animals" - Luristan (luristan), 1100-700 Bc

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"Janiform Funerary Idol Known As The "master Of Animals" - Luristan (luristan), 1100-700 Bc"

Janiform funerary idol known as the "master of animals" - Luristan (Louristan), 1100-700 BC

André Godard proposed an interpretation as being the representation of Gilgamesh or Enkidu.

Mounted on a tubular base with a bell-shaped head.
The bronze pin that served to hold the two elements together has disappeared.

Weight: 417gr
Height: 24.5cm

Bibliography:

- Bronzes of Luristan, enigmas of Ancient Iran 3rd-1st millennium BC (pages 187 to 196, number 185 to 198). Cernushi Museum, Paris.

- Ars Asiatica XVII, Bronzes of Luriastan by André Godard, 1931. Pages 82 to 85), plates LI and LII, number 193, 194, 195, 195bis, 196 and 196 bis.

Price: 1 400 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Bronze

Reference: 1528101
Availability: In stock