2nd millennium BC. A bronze terminal for a whetstone in the form of an ibex with small triangular head, long recurved horns, large discoid eyes and lanceolate ears; the neck extending to a cast socket with everted rim to the mouth, forelegs folded back along the underside of the socket; the socket pierced for attachment; mounted on a ctom-made display stand. Cf. Moorey, P.R.S., Ancient Bronzes From Luristan, London, 1974, pl.IV(C"). 78 grams, 96mm high (110 grams total, 11.5cm including stand) (3 3/4 (4 1/2)"). London art market 1979. Property of a gentleman living in central London. [No Reserve]