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LOT 0331
Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,250
WESTERN ASIATIC SASSANIAN GILT SILVER BOAT-SHAPED BOWL WITH BIRDS
3RD-7TH CENTURY AD
9 1/2" (308 grams, 24cm).
3RD-7TH CENTURY AD
9 1/2" (308 grams, 24cm).
A silver oval bowl with gilded band to the upper edge decorated with a running frieze of repousse birds either side of a plant; body sloping to the rounded base.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate number 00958-2018WB.
LITERATURE:
See Carter, M. and Grabar, O. Sasanian Silver: Late Antique and Early Mediaeval Arts Of Luxury From Iran, Michigan, 1967, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
