Western Asiatic Bronze Kneeling Priest with Sacred Ram Statuette

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3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Diorama on a L-shaped base depicting a ram standing with a shackle to one foreleg attached to a stub pillar, bowl by the forelegs, kneeling kilted male to the side with a pot on his lap, hands clasped, mouth open; attachment lugs to the underside. Cf. Eskandari, N., ‘A copper statuette from South-Eastern Iran (3rd millennium B.C.)’ in Iran and the Caucasus 26, 2022, pp.17-30, figs.1-3, for the type of human figure. 155 grams, 58 mm wide (2 1/4 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] Property of a London gentleman; in the family collection since the 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13311-258232. According to some scholars, the ram should be considered a symbol of farreh, an important Iranian concept sometimes translated as ‘glory’ or ‘charisma’ that mythical kings needed to rule and heroes to defeat their enemies. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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