Sassanian Stone Intaglio Wolf and Suckling Cub
Near East, Sasanian, ca. 4th century CE. An exquisite Sasanian (also spelled Sassanian) ovoid stone intaglio, its milky white surface finely carved with a depiction of a wolf suckling her cub - this carved figuration revealing the contrasting black stone beneath which is also visible on the beveled edge. Sasanian art demonstrated a fascinating fusion of Near Eastern with Greco-Roman influences. While Near Eastern art was immersed in the realm of fantasy - depicting sphinxes, centaurs, and other hybrid creatures - the Sassians also presented scenes from the natural world around them, as we see in this beautiful example of the luxury arts. Size: 0.5" W x 0.375" H (1.3 cm x 1 cm)
The Sasanian Empire (also called Sassanid, Sasanid, or Sassanian) is generally regarded as the highlight of ancient Iranian civilization and was the final pre-Islamic empire of Persia. It was established by Ardeshir I, the son of Papak and descendant of Sasan, in 224 CE. This empire came to an end in 651 CE. The Sasanians thought of themselves as the rightful successors to the Achaemenid Persians.
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#158806
Condition Report: Very light wear to periphery. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice earthen deposits in recessed areas.
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Near East, Sasanian, ca. 4th century CE. An exquisite Sasanian (also spelled Sassanian) ovoid stone intaglio, its milky white surface finely carved with a depiction of a wolf suckling her cub - this carved figuration revealing the contrasting black stone beneath which is also visible on the beveled edge. Sasanian art demonstrated a fascinating fusion of Near Eastern with Greco-Roman influences. While Near Eastern art was immersed in the realm of fantasy - depicting sphinxes, centaurs, and other hybrid creatures - the Sassians also presented scenes from the natural world around them, as we see in this beautiful example of the luxury arts. Size: 0.5" W x 0.375" H (1.3 cm x 1 cm)
The Sasanian Empire (also called Sassanid, Sasanid, or Sassanian) is generally regarded as the highlight of ancient Iranian civilization and was the final pre-Islamic empire of Persia. It was established by Ardeshir I, the son of Papak and descendant of Sasan, in 224 CE. This empire came to an end in 651 CE. The Sasanians thought of themselves as the rightful successors to the Achaemenid Persians.
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#158806
Condition Report: Very light wear to periphery. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice earthen deposits in recessed areas.
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