RARE BRONZE ANIMAL MASTER BIT Luristan, 9th-8th century BC A fine and rare horse bit consisting of a crossbar with curved ends and square plates decorated with a bearded male figure wearing a horned cap, holding two felines by the tail with his arms outstretched. Beautiful patina. Size: 10 x 10 cm (plate) Provenance: According to the collection register: Acquired on 11 July 1980 (G.Cohen at La Reine Margot, Paris) Former Robert Blanchet collection (1921-2009), inventory n°186 G. Blanchet Collection A rare bronze Luristan horsebit, 9th-8th century B.C.