Silver Pendant - Replica of Sassanian silver pendant (No reserve price)

Large solid silver-bronze bimetallic pendant with carnelian intaglio—bird/vulture motif with ancient characters—historical and dynastic style. Spectacular and exclusive heraldic pendant of great sturdiness, entirely handcrafted, combining solid silver and bronze. In terms of its type, weight, and design, the piece faithfully follows the aesthetic and canons of official glyptic art from the Near East and ancient Persia (Sasanian period). Year 224 AD (3rd century) Year 641 AD (8th century) A unique object with an impressive weight of approximately 40–50 grams of precious metal. High-quality body with a truncated pyramidal sterling silver base, decorated along its sloping sides with deep geometric engravings, hand-chiseled. The upper setting is reinforced with a solid bronze frame in a golden tone, creating an elegant bimetallic contrast that highlights the central gemstone. Elliptical, completely flat plaque of excellent natural carnelian, a deep, vivid blood-red color and opaque. It features an intaglio (recessed engraving) depicting a vulture in profile surrounded by ancient characters. The entire engraved surface and the metal edges show very subtle, rounded wear, testimony to its age and daily use. The reverse of the silver is smooth and has two strong cylindrical loops, horizontally forge-welded. The pendant conforms and fits perfectly to the shape of the neck, remaining fully balanced and stable when worn thanks to its excellent weight distribution. Dimensions: Total width 3.5 cm and approximate thickness 1.5 cm. From a private collection. The chain is not included in the lot. It will be shipped by insured postal service for its value. Please bid responsibly and check the shipping costs. This is no ordinary piece.

Estimate:£166.96

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