A Luristan Bronze Cheek Piece, ca mid 8th century BCE Islamic Mary and the Christ child

Mary and the Christ child on her lap

Dimensions: Height: 3 inches (7

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The marble display base is included with this object

This beautiful painting depicts the site of Puyurru

A Luristan Bronze Cheek Piece, ca mid 8th century BCE Islamic Mary and the Christ childThis fine cheekpiece, in the shape of an advancing, horned mouflon, was originally one of a pair of horse bits; an essential part of the horse harness. Such bits comprise two parts; a straight or jointed bar in bronze or iron to fit into the mouth of the horse that is firmly attached to two cheekpieces (psalia) on either side. This cheekpiece reveals the Luristan craftsmans skill in modeling and casting by lost wax process. Horse bits are a large and