A Luristan Bronze Ithyphallic figure of a Man, ca. 2nd millennium BCE

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Probably a god, with beak nose, elongated head and large circular eyes, a small cap perched on top of his head, the nude figure with phallus, shown standing with legs widespread, h is hands clasped together on his stomach and two ring dots stamped on the body, attachment loop on the back. for related examples see: Mahboubian, “Art of Ancient Iran” (1997), pgs: 291-292, 294, #370, 371, 373, 375. Dimensions: Height: 1 3/4 inches (4.45 cm) Condition: Intact and in very good condition overall. Museum quality custom mount. Provenance: Private collection of Harry and Gertrude Lander, New Haven CT acquired between 1950 and 1965 while traveling internationally, and then by descent to a private Maryland collection. Show more