Rare Ancient Sasanian Silver Ovoid Bowl
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 2nd to 7th century CE. A fascinating and rare vessel made from a thin, hammered sheet of almost pure (97%) silver. The vessel is an elongated, shallow oval, and was made for holding wine. Size: 4.5" L x 8.6" W x 1.25" H (11.4 cm x 21.8 cm x 3.2 cm); 5.45" H (13.8 cm) on included custom stand; 121.9 grams
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s to 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#143248
Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 2nd to 7th century CE. A fascinating and rare vessel made from a thin, hammered sheet of almost pure (97%) silver. The vessel is an elongated, shallow oval, and was made for holding wine. Size: 4.5" L x 8.6" W x 1.25" H (11.4 cm x 21.8 cm x 3.2 cm); 5.45" H (13.8 cm) on included custom stand; 121.9 grams
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s to 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#143248
Condition
Losses along the body, particularly on one side, up to the rim as shown. Another, smaller loss on the opposite side of the body. Mottled, dark patina with some iridescence.
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Rare Ancient Sasanian Silver Ovoid Bowl
Estimate $500 - $750
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