Sasanian Silver Ring with Mythical Creature
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Sasanian silver ring from the 6th century CE named Ring with Mythical Creature, with a niello bezel depicting a mythical creature and sea creatures, weighing 16.8 g, size USA 7 1/2, in excellent condition, with a Certificate of Authenticity and provenance from a British private collection.
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Description from the seller
Nicely carved shank, the round bezel decorated in niello with a mythical creature on the top and sea creatures to the sides. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 7 1/2 - GB= O/P - 2 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 16.8 grms
Culture: Sassanian, c. 6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection acquired prior to 2001.
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 an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Nicely carved shank, the round bezel decorated in niello with a mythical creature on the top and sea creatures to the sides. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 7 1/2 - GB= O/P - 2 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 16.8 grms
Culture: Sassanian, c. 6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection acquired prior to 2001.
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 an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Sasanian
Century/timeframe
Sasanian, c. 6th Century A.D.
Name of object
Ring with Mythical Creature
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2001
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
