Lot 871
Bronze neck ring with animal motifs, Eastern Near East, 10th–8th centuries B,C.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
massive, thick bronze bangle tapering towards the ends. Open at the back with recurved terminals depicting strongly stylised animal heads with large bulging eyes. The bangle divided by three groups of bold ribs into four smooth-walled sections, each bearing a horned animal (goats?) in relief: two larger examples at the front, two smaller ones at the back. Dark green Patina with minimal incrustations. Diameter 17.2 cm. Weight 921 gr. Cultural Asset!Provenance: Acquired by the current owner in December 2025 on the German art market. Previously in the Dutch private collection of J.R. Acquired from the previous owner in the 1990s at Christie’s, London.
Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
