A Sassanian or early Islamic silver ewer with vertical fluting, Persia, 7th-8th century
Auction Closed
March 30, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
of bulbous form with grooves, standing on a tall waisted foot, the tapering neck leading to an open flat spout, the scrolling handle attached to the neck and body by terminals in the shape of animal heads, the foot and shoulder with a globular ring between two bands of silver gilt
27.2cm. height
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The Wyvern Collection, London (no.2637).
Formerly in a private collection, Japan, since 1960s.
Formerly in a private collection, Japan, since 1960s.
M. Aimone, The Wyvern Collection: Byzantine and Sasanian Silver, Enamels and Works of Art, London, 2020, cat. no.63
Please see catalogue note to previous lot.
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