{"product_id":"luristan-bronze-support-for-a-finial","title":"Luristan Bronze Support for a  Finial","description":"Western Iran, Iron Age III, ca. 800–600 BC\u003cbr\u003eHollow cast bronze tube, open at both ends: an elongated chamber tapering to a ribbed, flaring foot, a narrow cylindrical neck with a triple-ribbed collar, and a flat, projecting disc rim. Green patina with mineral encrustation overall. Probably the support for a standard finial, the type with confronted animals or a “Master of Animals” figure. The finial’s pin passed down through the neck, and the base probably fitted over a staff or stood on its own. How these standards were used is not documented, though most were probably shrine or grave offerings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 7 inches (17.8 cm) H. x 3\/4 inch (1.9 cm) diameter.","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67937252114746,"sku":"18212","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/101414.jpg?v=1794086266","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/luristan-bronze-support-for-a-finial","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}