Kunst und Antiquitaeten - Antiken, Asiatika und Russische Kunst

| 35 special degree. This effect is intensified by the donkeys’ ears, which are stylised in an extreme geometric lancet shape. The piercings are bor- dered by two parallel ribs with oblique stria- tions, as is the edge of the entire plaques. Rosettes to the left and right of the donkey heads. On the smaller plaque these are smaller and surrounded by eight bosses. Above the donkey heads between the ears, diamond-­ shaped incised decoration with interlocking swastika motifs. The upper half of the plaques filled with rosettes and bosses. On the back formerly clasps for fastening to a base, one of which is preserved only on the smaller plaque. Pewter bronze with green and blue oxide over- lays. Dimensions of the larger plaque ca. 17 x 17 cm. Dimensions of the smaller plaque approx. 15.5 x 15 cm. P rovenance : Eastern German private col- lection. 302281 II - € 5.000 15 Bronzeblech mit dem „Herrn der Tiere”, urartäisch, 9. - 8. Jhdt. v. Chr. Bronzeplatte, die sich nach unten verjüngt. Zentrales Motiv ist eine tierköpfige Gestalt in knielangem Gewand, die mit beiden ausge- streckten Händen seitlich jeweils ein raubtier- ähnliches Tier hält. Ähnliche Darstellungen sind aus Urartu bekannt. In den Ecken je ein Befestigungsloch. Der Rand durch Kreislini- endekor gerahmt. Die zentrale Figur und das rechte Tier leicht erhaben getrieben, sonst durch feine Kaltarbeit wie Gravieren, Punzie- ren etc. ausgearbeitet. Intakt. Schöne Patina. Länge 20,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung. An Urartarian bronze sheet with the “Lord of the Animals”, 9th - 8th century B.C. Bronze sheet tapering towards the bottom. The central motif is an animal-headed figure in a knee-length garment holding predator-like an- imals with both outstretched hands. Similar depictions are known from the kingdom of Urartu. One mounting hole in each corner. The rim framed by circular line decoration. The central figure and the right animal slightly chased in relief, otherwise elaborated by fine cold-work such as engraving, hallmarking, etc. Intact. Beautiful patina. Length 20.5 cm. P rovenance : Swiss private collection. 286138 II - € 2.000 15