Sasanian Silver Bowl with High Relief Lion
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Sasanian solid silver bowl, c. 2nd century A.D., 19.3 cm diameter, with a repousse high-relief facing winged lion at the centre, in excellent condition with two minor dents, display stand included, provenance from the A. Sultani London collection and acquired in the Middle East in the 1970s, legally acquired with Certificate of Authenticity and no EU export licence required.
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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.
