2nd millennium BC. A bronze harness ringprising: a substantial D-section hoop with two radiating stag-heads with prominent antlers facing away from as canine modelled in the round with curled tail and pricked ears; two bulbs each with a bovine head displaying prominent recurved horns and bulging eyes; mounted on a ctom-made display stand. Cf. Godard, F., The Art of Iran, London, 1965, item 18, for similar hoop with radiating animals. 149 grams, 11.7cm wide (180 grams total, 12cm including stand) (4 1/2 (4 3/4)"). London art market 1979. Property of a gentleman living in central London. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]