Plate, Sasanian-Persian, 3rd-7th Century,...

Updated September 22, 2026

Gilt-Silver, Relief-Decorated with a Mounted Duel Scene. <br><br>D:21cm Wt:288.7g<br><br>Sasanian-Persian gilt-silver plate, 3rd-7th century, a luxury metal vessel of the Sasanian court. The centre of the plate is decorated in repouss?? high relief with a dynamic scene of two mounted warriors in combat. The warrior on the left is clad in lamellar armour and helmet, his right arm raised high with a mace-like weapon in striking pose, left hand holding the reins, a sword suspended at his waist. His armoured charger rears, its hindquarters ornamented with circular beaded medallions. The warrior on the right has curly hair and beard, wears scale armour, and thrusts a long spear toward his opponent, a curved sword at his side; his horse charges with raised forelegs. The two steeds cross in fierce engagement. Details of lamellar plates, horse trappings and weapons are rendered with exceptional precision, the relief deeply modelled. The silver ground has darkened with age, the decoration is gilded, and green verdigris survives along the upper rim. Royal combat and hunting scenes are quintessential themes in Sasanian silverware, proclaiming royal martial prowess. Silver plates served as banqueting or ceremonial vessels for the Sasanian aristocracy. This example exhibits masterful repouss?? technique with vividly rendered figures and horses, making it an important surviving artefact of Sasanian precious-metal craftsmanship and martial iconography. Plate in good overall condition.<br><br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signatur

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