Sasanian Silver Bowl with High Relief Lion

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Sasanian solid silver bowl with a repousse high-relief facing winged lion, circa 2nd century A.D., 19.3 cm diameter, excellent condition with two minor dents, display stand included, provenance from A. Sultani collection, London.

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Description from the seller

Solid silver bowl, semi-spherical, the rim in-turned forming a thick rim, the centre decorated with a repousse high relief work of a facing winged lion.

Size: 19.3 cm D - 7 5/8 inches
Material: Silver
Culture: Sassanian, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Two minor dents, otherwise intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Ex Mr. A. Sultani collection, London, UK, acquired in the Middle East in the 1970’s.

The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.





Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, analysis of metals(XRF-test) or radiography scans have been conducted

Solid silver bowl, semi-spherical, the rim in-turned forming a thick rim, the centre decorated with a repousse high relief work of a facing winged lion.

Size: 19.3 cm D - 7 5/8 inches
Material: Silver
Culture: Sassanian, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Two minor dents, otherwise intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Ex Mr. A. Sultani collection, London, UK, acquired in the Middle East in the 1970’s.

The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.





Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, analysis of metals(XRF-test) or radiography scans have been conducted

Details

Culture
Sasanian
Century/ Timeframe
Sasanian, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Bowl with High Relief Lion
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2012
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Lebanon
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