Animal seal of steppe art representing a head... Lot 29

Animal seal of steppe art representing a head of ibex with two large horns. The perforated neck serves as a bead to be carried on one's person and to mark the goods shipped. The decoration of the seal consists of three thick lines parallel to each other and perpendicular to what might resemble two stylised ibex horns. Bronze, Louristan Ixth-8th century 50x40 Provenance: French private collection, Mister S. In Luristan bronze animal seal.