Sasanian silver bowl
€2,850
available
Object number
AR3497B
| Object: |
Sasanian silver bowl
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| Material: |
Silver with a percentage of copper.
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| Period: |
6th to 7th century AD. period of Sasanian rule, Late Antiquity. |
| Description: |
Oval bowl with a round base and an almost lipless rim. The wall is elaborately hammered into shape. The silver bowl is undecorated and of high quality.
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| Background: |
The Sasanian silver wares are a favourite in today's collections. They exemplify the skill employed by Sasanian workshops. Plates such as this were hammered into shape. The Sassanids became the dominant power in the Near East after their conquest against the Parthians in 220 AD and remained so until the Arab conquest in 642 AD, or politically until the death of the last King Yazdegerd III in 651 AD. This second Persian empire spanned much of modern-day Iran and Iraq, expanding its cultural and economic influence throughout the Near East. The religion of the Sassanids was Zoroastrianism, which is based on the teachings of Zarathustra (Greek spelling Zoroaster). |
| Dimensions: |
15.2cm x 12.3cm diameter (oval). Approximately 4.5cm height.
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| Condition: |
Very good condition. No cracks, surface in great condition. A green patina underlines the age and indicates a high copper content in the silver alloy. Slight bumps or deformations, possibly of ancient origin, which do not spoil the overall impression in any way. Sticker residue on the underside.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2023 from the Swiss art trade. Previously in a Swiss private collection. Acquired into the collection at Sotheby's London auction "Antiquities" on 15 December 1981 as lot 610.
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| References: |
For other examples of Sasanian silver-gilt bowls see K. Erdmann, Die Kunst Irans zur Zeit der Sasaniden, nos. 59 to 75.
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| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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