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Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A gorgeous cast-bronze tubular standard finial in the form of a highly stylized “master of animals”. With a long drooping nose, bulging circular eyes, and tab-shaped ears, the janiform figure sits in a crossed leg position with both hands at his chest as he holds apart two fierce lions. The roaring beasts stretch their necks upward displaying sharp teeth, elongated snouts, bulbous eyes, and round ears. An openwork socketing shaft beneath the base enables the finial to be placed on the top of a standard pole for display high above the heads of onlookers. Size: 1″ L x 3″ W x 5″ H (2.5 cm x 7.6 cm x 12.7 cm); 6″ H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Condition: Minor nicks and abrasions, with softening to some finer details, and light earthen deposits, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Dina Recanati estate, 5th Avenue, New York, USA, collected 1960 to 2012
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