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We are excited to announce our 2-DAY April Sale, Ancient Art & Antiquities, starting on April 26, 2025, at 13:00 GMT. This sale features a curated selection of expertly authenticated artefacts from a variety of regions, including Classical Europe, Egypt, and the Near East, as well as stunning pieces from India, and China. For condition reports or any inquiries, please contact us at enquiries@apolloauctions.com. Payments can be made in USD, GBP, or EUR. Packing and shipping is handled by our professional, in-house white-glove team.
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LOT 212:
SASANIAN SILVER BOWL WITH BIRD
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Sold for: £550
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
709.50
Start price:
£
500
Estimated price :
£750 - £1,500
Buyer's Premium: 29%
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SASANIAN SILVER BOWL WITH BIRD
Ca. AD 400 - 600 BC. A hemispherical silver bowl engraved on the exterior with a continuous frieze of scrolling tendrils terminating in floral motifs or enclosing birds in profile. Additional teardrop and dot motifs fill the space below. The base is decorated with a large medallion enclosing a striding bird with long tail feathers, framed by a ring of heart-shaped petals and a fine rope border. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 20677, Antiquities, Lot 63; MET Museum Object Number: 1970.7 Size: 115mm x 70mm; Weight: 380g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
