Luristan Bronze statuette of a goat – 40 mm

Luristan Bronze Statuette of a GoatCulture / Period: LuristanDate / Period: 1200–1000 B.C.Material: BronzeDimensions: 40 mmCondition: Good conditionNo shipping outside theopean Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within theopean Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 724The current owner purchased this object from a reputable Dutch numismatic auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Due to privacy regulations, the name of the previous owner could not be disclosed. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This finely stylized bronze statuette represents a goat, one of the characteristic animal figures produced by the bronze-working cultures of ancient Luristan. Dating to approximately 1200–1000 B.C., it belongs to the flourishing Early Iron Age tradition for which Luristan bronzes are renowned.Goats held an important place in the economy and belief systems of the mountain communities of Luristan. As hardy animals well adapted to rugged landscapes, they symbolized vitality, fertility, abundance, and resilience, reflecting their essential role in pastoral life. Small bronze figures such as this were likely created for use as votive offerings, ritual objects, or... lees verder bij Catawiki