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LOT 0323
Sassanian Silver Boat-Shaped Vessel with Elaborate Bird
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
9 1/2 in. (227 grams, 24 cm).
With repoussé design of a perching regardant bird of prey within a beaded border.
Provenance
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12430-225767.
Literature
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 135700, for an example of comparable form; cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 67.201, for another example of comparable form and style.
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LOT 0323
Sassanian Silver Boat-Shaped Vessel with Elaborate Bird
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
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