Luristan Bronze Bangle with Decorative Incised Marks

Object Description

A substantial Luristan bronze penannular bangle formed from one continuous rod of thick metal. The bangle has been decorated with patterned sections of incised marks and dotted motifs along the edges. The terminals appear to be modelled as stylised zoomorphic heads, with incised features such as wide-open eyes.

Date: Circa 10th-8th Century BC

Object History

Ex Robin Symes gallery, Mayfair London, acquired pre 1999.

Object Literature

For a similar item, The Metropolitan Museum, item number 1980.225.5

Object Condition

Extremely fine, with signs of aging and green patina to the surface.

Object Details