Sasanian Silver Bowl with High Relief Lion
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Sasanian solid silver bowl, 19.3 cm diameter, semi-spherical with an in-turned thick rim, the centre featuring a repousse high-relief of a facing winged lion, dating to c. 2nd Century A.D. and in excellent condition with two minor dents, supplied with a display stand and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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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.
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.
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
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.
