
Rare Sassanian Silver Sword Handle
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Central Asia, Sassanian (or Sasanian), ca. 5th to 6th century CE. Lovely silver handle in the form of a feline. Tongue extended, floral decorations along the length of the handle, raised florettes as the mane, braided harness around the head. Remains of iron blade inside. A gorgeous example! Size: 4.75" L (12.1 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Albanese collection
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#115723
Provenance: Ex - Albanese collection
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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#115723
Condition
Sword broken off long ago, else excellent
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Rare Sassanian Silver Sword Handle
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
Aug 25, 2016
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0058: Rare Sassanian Silver Sword Handle
Sold for $500
•1 BidEst. $1,200 - $1,800•Starting Price $500
Antiquities | Ethnographic | Folk ArtAug 25, 2016 11:00 AM EDTBuyer's Premium 24.5%
Lot 0058 Details
Description
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Central Asia, Sassanian (or Sasanian), ca. 5th to 6th century CE. Lovely silver handle in the form of a feline. Tongue extended, floral decorations along the length of the handle, raised florettes as the mane, braided harness around the head. Remains of iron blade inside. A gorgeous example! Size: 4.75" L (12.1 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Albanese collection
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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#115723
Provenance: Ex - Albanese collection
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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#115723
Condition
...
Sword broken off long ago, else excellent
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