Bidspirit Auktion | WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE HORSE BIT

WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE HORSE BIT WITH MASTER OF ANIMALS - Ca 1200 - 800 BC.An elaborate Western Asiatic horse bit, decorated with cheek pieces that have an openwork three-figure scheme. In the centre, the Master of Animals stands with a long beard and open arms. He is flanked by two rampant deers. Size: 175mm x 90mm; Weight: 470gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection of F. N., Ontario, formed in the 1980s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.