Bidspirit auction | A NEAR EASTERN BRONZE ZOOMORPHIC

A NEAR EASTERN BRONZE ZOOMORPHIC RHYTON WITH IBEX PROTOME, POSSIBLY 1ST MILLENNIUM BCE. - A cast bronze rhyton, or drinking vessel, of curved conical form. The upper section of the vessel features a body decorated with vertical fluting that follows the curvature of the horn, terminating in a flared, circular rim. The lower section of the horn terminates in a sculpted animal protome, depicted as a horned animal, likely an ibex, with stylized facial features and large rounded eyes. The horns are long and swept back with ribbed detailing. A small pouring spout or aperture is situated at the base of the animal's chest. The object is made from a heavy copper alloy and displays a dark surface patina. H: Approximately 16cm