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A silvered bronze ritual bowl from the ancient Sasanian culture, first millennium AD.

In good condition. It has been partly cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved.

Purchased in 1995/Paris by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market.

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First Millennium AD

Sasanian Silvered Bronze Ritual Bowl - 126 mm

A finely engraved Sasanian stamp seal formed from a beautiful beige agate. The seal is hemispherical in shape, featuring a flat oval face at the base. The face has been carved with the depiction of a horned quadruped, possibly an ibex. The animal has been depicted in a stylised

Circa 3rd-7th Century AD

Sasanian Beige Agate Stamp Seal with Horned Quadruped  (No reserve price)

A finely engraved Sasanian stamp seal formed from carnelian. The seal is circular in shape with a domed back. The flat face of the seal has been carved with a profile bust looking left. Careful carving outlines the facial features, including a pronounced nose and chin. The figure

Circa 3rd - 7th century AD

Sasanian Carnelian Stamp Seal with Profile Bust  (No reserve price)

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.


First Millennium AD or younger - possibly a reproduction to the one in the Toledo Museum of Art

Sasanian Silver Exeptionally Rare Plate with Deities - 211 mm

A Sasanian-Tabaristan silver hemidrachm. The obverse features the bust of a Sasanian king facing right, wearing a crown with wings. The bust is framed in a circular motif with four stars, framed in crescents, evenly spaced around the exterior. He presents classic Sasanian

Circa AD 711-793

Sasanian-Tabaristan Silver Hemidrachm  (No reserve price)

Rare & Heavy Near Eastern Glazed Albarello Vessel with Intense Silver & Gold Iridescence – Parthian / Sasanian (c. 3rd–7th Century AD)


An unusual and tactile example of ancient Near Eastern glazed ceramics, dating from the late Parthian to Sasanian Empire period (c. 3rd – 7th

c. 3rd–7th Century AD

Parthian / Sasanian Glazed Ceramic Rare & Heavy Near Eastern  Albarello Vessel

A finely cast and hammered Sasanian bronze bowl featuring a hemispherical container with a flattened base. Its slightly convex walls slant upwards, leading to a wide mouth. A thin decorative groove was incised under the reinforced rim. The base of the interior has been decorated

Sasanian Bronze Bowl with Incised Decoration  (No reserve price)

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- Additional condition information: 2 chips and a small crack. Otherwise in perfect condition.

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2nd - 6th Century AD

Sasanian Bronze Bowl (1x) - 16 cm  (No reserve price)

Nicely carved shank, the octagonal bezel decorated in Niello with a deer, head turned backwards surrounded by floral pattern.

Size: USA= 7 - GB= N/O - 1.8 cm inside D.
Material: Silver, 5.4 grms.
Culture: Sassanian, c. 6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact.
Provenance: Private

Sasanian, c. 6th Century A.D.

Sasanian Silver Ring with Deer

Sasanian Silvered Bronze Ritual Bowl - 114 mm

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Thank you very much for your excellent service. Your parcel I have received in good condition, Hats off for the fast delivery.

Molto soddisfatta dell’acquisto e della vostra affidabilità . Lo dzi è come lo immaginavo. Ho gradito il fatto che mi abbiate inviato anche il certificato dí garanzia . Consegna ok

Grazie

Un tout petit artefact en pierre dure, talisman représentant un tigre au repos, ayant fait partie de la prestigieuse collection du dr Zelnik. Comment joindre le vendeur pour un autre achat ?

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