Auction 005 Part 1
FINE ANCIENT ART & MILITARIA - DAY 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Jul 13, 2024
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LOT 401:
WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE HORSE BIT WITH MASTER OF ANIMALS
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Sold for: £1,000
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£1,500 - £3,000
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WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE HORSE BIT WITH MASTER OF ANIMALS
Ca. 1200 - 800 BCAn elaborate horse bit decorated with openwork panels that incorporate a three-figure scheme. In the centre, the horned Master of Animals stands, flanked by two winged mythical beasts with long curved tails that rear up on their hind legs, their jaws agape and tongues lolling. The Master of Animals motif, depicting a human or godlike figure holding two aggressive animals, was a prevalent symbol in the art of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, and particularly in Luristan society. This motif symbolises the intricate relationship between nomadic peoples and the natural world, reflecting their reliance on herding, animal husbandry, and hunting for their livelihoods. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 57.51.40a–c.Size: 200mm x 115mm; Weight: 700gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
