Large Sasanian Silver Bulb-Shaped Vessel

5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

6 3/4 in. (485 grams, 17 cm).

Ovoid in profile with a short neck and a flat rim, pierced at the bottom; minor dents to the surface.

Provenance

London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
Private collection, London, UK.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13139-248448.

Literature

See 'Anahita vessel' at the Cleveland Museum of Art, for the shape.

CONDITION

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