Description:

Northwest Iran to eastern Turkey, Central Asia, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. From some of the ancient world's finest metalsmiths. Fine cast bronze whetstone handle. In the form of a large moufflon or ibex with long curved horn, fore and aft legs curled upon cylindrical body, dewlap upon neck, large round eyes and closed mouth; ring under neck used to secure this important implement to a strap or belt. The round attachment hole once held a long course stone that was used for sharpening weapons and tools. Size: 5" L x 2.25" H (12.7 cm x 5.7 cm)

XRF testing shows metal to be 84.28 copper and 14.49 tin; consistent with antiquity

Provenance: private Carpinteria, California, USA collection; ex-major Montecito, California collection formed between 1960 and 2000

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#191032

  • Condition: Wear at attachment end else intact and quite excellent with nice overall green/brown patina.

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