Ancient Luristan Bronze “Master of Animals” Standard Finial once part of the lid

once part of the lid of a Maya burial urn

with strong mineral deposits and authentic age patination consistent with excavated examples from the Guatemalan Highlands region

600–900 CE

The central figure is seated within a circular

preserving its elegant form and outstanding display appeal

Ancient Luristan Bronze “Master of Animals” Standard Finial once part of the lidAncient Luristan Bronze Master of Animals Standard Finial Western Iran, Iron Age III, ca. 8th7th Century BCE A striking ancient Luristan bronze standard finial depicting the celebrated Master of Animals motif, one of the defining artistic symbols of Iron Age western Iran. The stylized human figure stands frontally with raised arms grasping two confronted animal forms, an image associated with strength, protection, and authority over the natural world.