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| Auction Closes At: |
10:02:01 05/22/2015 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
010. Scythian Silver Griffin with Gold Detailing |
| Estimate: |
$2,500-$4,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$700.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$700.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Iran
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| Culture or Country: |
Iran.
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| Period: |
Ca. 5th century B.C.
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| Size: |
3-3/4”L., 2-1/4”H. |
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| Description: |
Cast hollow silver winged griffin having a bird beak type mouth and central head crest, wings spread, ribbed body. Hips with raised geometric decoration, both front hips inset with gold. One ear and one eye retain gold insets. Some scattered light blue-green surface patina. Missing tail, otherwise intact. A rare example. |
| Provenance: |
Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960’s - 70’s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$24.00 |
| International: |
$74.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Scythian Silver Griffin with Gold Detailing
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