Central Asian Ziwiye Turquoise Frit Offering Basket

CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.

9 1/8 in. (982 grams, 23.2 cm).

Conical outer body with pierced geometric panels, handle surmounted by facing quadrupeds flanking a swan at apex, horned bull's heads to either handle base.

Provenance

With the previous owner, 1990-2012.
Acquired in 2012.

Accompanied by an IADAA search certificate dated 9 April 2020.

CONDITION

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LOT 0199