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Luristan Bronze Socle of a Standard, 8th/7th Century BC

Appealing bottle-shaped socle with a small bulge an the join to the very long neck; flared disk rim on top.

Wax strands overlaid to obtain the stepped bottom and the band on the neck.

The upper end with a hole to insert a heraldic bronze finial.

Almost identical items no. 110 and 112 in: J. Rickenbach. Magier mit Feuer und Erz. Zurich 1992.

Intact and of pristine condition. Nice pale green patina with soil deposits in places.

Swiss art market

H. 17.5 cm (6.8 in)

680 USD