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THBPersian Achaemenid Gold Repousse Pendant Lions
Lot 112
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 550 to 330 BCE. A gorgeous gold pendant with repousse lions and a carnelian stone set in the center. The 83% gold sheet is hammered to a disc shape then molded in repousse with two couchant lions in profile surrounding the central boss. The lions are delightfully detailed, with their jaws open in snarls revealing their sharp teeth, manes and bodies stippled with hairs. They are contained within a slightly raised border that encircles the periphery. The central boss is in high relief with a circular bezel containing a flat and polished carnelian stone. At the top is a suspension loop folded from the frontside to verso. This piece is displayed in a modern paperboard case with a magnetic clasp. Lions were a powerful symbol in Achaemenid art and were heavily featured in royal iconography. Size of pendant: 2" L x 1.75" Diameter (5.1 cm x 4.4 cm); case: 4" L x 1.25" W x 4" H (10.2 cm x 3.2 cm x 10.2 cm); gold quality 83%; silver quality: 13%; weight: 3.5 grams
For a similar collection of gold Achaemenid pieces featuring lions in a similar pose, please see the Brooklyn Museum, accession number 70.142.11.
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: private Toronto, Ontario, Canada collection; ex-David and Henry Anavian Family collection, acquired in Iran in the 1970s; ex-Sumer Gallery, New York City, New York, USA
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#166935Very fine and choice condition. Minor indentations and bending of form. Some dark toning and mineral deposits on both sides. Minor scratch to carnelian stone. Displayed in modern case.Condition
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