Sassanian Silver Pedestal Cup

5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

6 in. (340 grams, 15 cm wide).

Shallow hollow-formed bowl with flat rim, fluted exterior, trumpet-shaped foot. [No Reserve]

Provenance

H. Soudavar, Paris, France.
Acquired Christie's circa 1996.
Ex central London gallery.

Literature

See Harper, P.O. & Meyers, P., Silver Vessels of the Sasanian Period, New York, 1981, for discussion.

CONDITION

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