Sasanian Silver Ring with Mythical Creature. (possibly a replica)
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Sasanian silver ring, circa the 6th century A.D. (possibly a replica), with a nielloed round bezel depicting a mythical creature and sea creatures at the sides; weighs 16.8 g with inside diameter 2 cm (USA size 7 1/2), in excellent condition, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and originates 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. (possibly a replica)
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. (possibly a replica)
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. (possibly a replica)
Name of object
Ring with Mythical Creature. (possibly a replica)
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
Reproduction/replica
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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.
