Lot 4037
Two silver appliqués with bird depictions, proto-Elamite, late 4th - early 3rd century B.C.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A102kua | Live auction | 571 Lots
Description
A large silver plate applique made of two laterally soldered, curved silver plates in the shape of two antithetic birds (doves?), the tails raised or curled at the back. Incised decorations on both sides. On the reverse side stripes with angles, resp. hatching. Various motifs on the face: small birds, leaf with style, simple meander-like angular bands with hatching. On the "underside" a lug for attachment. Width 12.5 cm. A second smaller appliqué of similar construction, with star motifs on the face. On the underside, attached by a metal pin, an extension of two bird's heads whitening outwards, between which is a lug for attachment. Width 6.3 cm. Height 6 cm. The two parts loose and attaching together. Two attractive and rare examples of early silver toureutics of the Near East.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
