Bronze Age - Luristan - Two-Piece Staff > Lot No. 638

Description:
Circa 1st millenium BC. A rare staff with cast head displaying two extended and stylised lions; the shaft with collars at intervals.

Measurements:
320mm overall; the head 130mm.

Condition:
Fine.

References:
Cf. Porada.

Provenance:
Ex German sale, lot 13, April 2009 (extract from catalogue included).

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £700 - 900 (EUR 840 - 1,080; USD 1,110 - 1,430)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH