Sasanian Silver Exeptionally Rare Plate with Deities - 211 mm
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Exeptionally Rare Plate with Deities, an original silver plate of Sasanian Greco-Bactrian culture dating to the first millennium AD or younger, measuring 211 × 211 × 4 mm, in good condition and acquired in 1995 in the United Kingdom from a gallery/antique dealer with provenance from Asia and later linked to Dr. István Zelnik's collection.
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Description from the seller
A exeptionally rare silver plate with deities from the ancient Sassanian Western Asian, Greco-Bactrian culture, first millennium AD or younger .
In good condition. Original, ancient, high quality artisan casting and silversmithing work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia, H.E.T.W.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not be able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States.
Provenance :
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Art collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, C14 test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
First Millennium AD or younger - possibly a reproduction to the one in the Toledo Museum of Art
A exeptionally rare silver plate with deities from the ancient Sassanian Western Asian, Greco-Bactrian culture, first millennium AD or younger .
In good condition. Original, ancient, high quality artisan casting and silversmithing work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia, H.E.T.W.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not be able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States.
Provenance :
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Art collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, C14 test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
First Millennium AD or younger - possibly a reproduction to the one in the Toledo Museum of Art
Details
Culture
Sasanian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD or younger - possibly a reproduction to the one in the Toledo Museum of Art
Name of object
Exeptionally Rare Plate with Deities
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
211 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
211 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
4 mm
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.
