Bronze Age - Luristan Ceremonial Bucket > Lot No. 797

Description:
Circa 2nd millenium BC. A beaten metal cylindrical bucket with slightly turned rim and shallow domed base. The two cast bucket handle mounts shaped as 'ankhs' with three rivets and a loop each. The curved one-piece handle tapering to wire diamater at each end and multi-turned to secure to the mounts.

Measurements:
440 grams; 12 cm high.

Condition:
Generally very fine with slight distortion to the bucket body.

References:
See P. Moorey Ancient Bronzes from Luristan, p. 37 for discussion.

Estimate: £300 - 500 (EUR 370 - 620; USD 480 - 790)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £250