A Rare Luristan Silver Master of Animals Finial, ca. 8th century BCE Weights & Measures His right hand is extended

His right hand is extended toward the offerings

antefixes were a spiritual prophylactic against the evil eye and other malevolent influences (the Gorgon head motif was particularly popular in order to scare away such spirits)

The circles also represent the five wells: "the Well of Pity

as can be seen in this example

Condition: The amulet is intact and in good condition overall

A Rare Luristan Silver Master of Animals Finial, ca. 8th century BCE Weights & Measures His right hand is extendedThis fine openwork finial, cast using the lost wax method, comprises a figural register in a heavy square frame supported by a hollow shank. The top of the shank is defined by a pair of concentric ribs, between which a small loop, perhaps for a suspension chain, extends from the left. A long iron pin, separately made, extended up to the top of the shank but is now missing. The inside border of the frame is embellished with herringbone hatching. As the