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1 May 2013, 10:30 BST
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A Sasanian silver parcel gilt lion-headed boss
Iran, circa 4th-6th Century A.D.
With chased and repoussé decoration, with a heavy brow and wide nose, the open mouth revealing the teeth, the face bordered by a ring of small repoussé bosses, with four piercings for attachment, one rivet remaining, 4½in (12.2cm) diam
Iran, circa 4th-6th Century A.D.
With chased and repoussé decoration, with a heavy brow and wide nose, the open mouth revealing the teeth, the face bordered by a ring of small repoussé bosses, with four piercings for attachment, one rivet remaining, 4½in (12.2cm) diam
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Provenance:
UK private collection, acquired in the 1970s.
Literature:
Cf. Exhibition Catalogue, Hofkunst van de Sassanieden, Brussels, 1993, figs. 45-46.
























