Sasanian Silver footed bowl with eagle and deer, 3rd-7th century BC
Conservation: Inlays of reddish cuprite
Material: Silver
Dimensions: 14,5 cm diam, 5,5 cm high
Provenance: English private collection, 1979/ J. Bagot Archeological Gallery, Spain, 2015
Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020)
Price:
3500€
Description
Sasanian silver bowl decorated with an eagle standing facing left hunting a deer. Sassanid metalwork was marvellous, delicate and very select, for the finest offerings and rituals. These silver bowls could be used for great events, as offerings or as trousseaus.