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Near Eastern bronze "falconry" pendant |
£100 |
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A solid cast bronze pendant in the form of a bird wearing a collar. The presence of a collar suggests that the bird must be tamed, possibly indicating that this is a rare early depiction of a trained bird of prey as is used for hunting and sport across much of the Middle East. Near East, 1st Millennium BC One leg and most of the suspension loop have been lost Size: 2.8 x 2.4 cms. Ex. private collection, The Netherlands. Acquired 1970's. Antiquities |Books |Ordering |Postage |Contact us |Email |Links |Shopping cart |Mailing list |Home
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