Luristan Bronze Spouted Vessel with Attacking Bulls
Late 2nd millennium B.C. Composed of a squat body, stepped shoulder, broad rim and U-section spout, the body displaying a frieze of repoussé fighting bulls, their heads lowered and horns interlocking beneath the spout. Cf. Musees Paris, Bronzes du Luristan, Paris, 2008, p.69, for a similar vessel with different decorative scheme. 496 grams, 19 cm wide (7 1/2 in.).

Acquired before 1983.Ex London gallery, 1990s.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11352-191889.

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