Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 283:
Western Asiatic Sassanian Silver Bowl with Peacock
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Start price:
£
1,080
Estimated price:
$1,200 - $1,700
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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6th century AD
A bronze oval bowl with rounded body and base; gilt inner face with reserved repoussé figure of a peacock with detailed plumage to the wings and tail. 187 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). Very fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.
Literature
See Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965 for discussion.
