Ancient Luristan Bronze “Master of Animals” Standard Finial making it an excellent addition

making it an excellent addition to any collection of Pre-Columbian art

large numbers of animal votives were deposited within subterranean galleries

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emphasizing elite or ceremonial status

Ancient Luristan Bronze “Master of Animals” Standard Finial making it an excellent additionAncient Luristan Bronze Master of Animals Standard Finial Western Iran, Iron Age III, ca. 8th7th Century BCE A striking ancient Luristan bronze standard finial depicting the celebrated Master of Animals motif, one of the defining artistic symbols of Iron Age western Iran. The stylized human figure stands frontally with raised arms grasping two confronted animal forms, an image associated with strength, protection, and authority over the natural world.