Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
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LOTE 2381:
Western Asiatic Sassanian Silver-Handled Blade Sharpener
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Precio inicial:
£
450
Precio estimado:
$450 - $650
Comisión de la casa de subasta:
30%
IVA: Sólo en comisión
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4th-7th century AD
A whetstone comprising a round-section sharpening stone shaft, tubular silver handle formed as the head of a boar with open mouth; two ferrous attachment pins. 55 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Fine condition, usage wear. Rare.
Provenance
Previously in a private family collection, 1980s; previously with Pierre Bergé & Associés, Archéologie, Paris, 21 May 2014, lot 137 (5,000-6,000 euros); accompanied by copies of the relevant Pierre Bergé catalogue pages.
