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

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Lot number	159
Estimate	3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

Gilt-Silver, Relief-Decorated with Goddess (Anahita) and Peacocks . D:39cm Wt:968g Sasanian-Persian gilt-silver plate, 3rd-7th century, a luxury metal vessel of the Sasanian court. The centre of the plate is formed by repouss?? high-relief technique. At the centre stands a nude goddess in profile, wearing an elaborate tiara with trailing ribbons, pendant earrings and a beaded necklace. Both arms are raised aloft, the hands jointly supporting a large crescent-shaped arch ornamented with incised dots and linear patterns. Wing-like scarves extend outward from both arms with fluent, ornate lines. The goddess assumes a dancing, advancing pose, standing upon a row of lotus-bud motifs; a peacock is rendered on each side at her feet, their tail feathers detailed with eye-spot patterns. The silver ground has darkened with age while the reliefs are gilded; patches of green verdigris survive, creating a rich contrast between silver and gold. The goddess is likely Anahita, the Sasanian Persian deity of water and fertility, for whom the crescent, peacock and nudity are characteristic iconographic attributes. Sasanian silverware is celebrated for its repouss?? relief technique. Silver plates served as banqueting or ceremonial vessels for the aristocracy. A highly important artefact for the study of Sasanian religious art and precious-metal craftsmanship. Plate in good overall condition. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. 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. 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. 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, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, anti

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