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| Auction Closes At: |
10:01:01 05/22/2015 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
009. Scythian or Ordos Silver Saiga Antelope with Inlays |
| Estimate: |
$3,000-$5,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$825.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$825.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Iran
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| Culture or Country: |
Central Asian Steppes.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1st millennium B.C.
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| Size: |
3”L., 2”H. |
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| Description: |
Solid cast silver standing Saiga antelope depicted with large perked ears and retaining small horn tips. Inset with with lapis, red garnet and turquoise stones on the hips and shoulders. A few remaining traces of the original gilt surface. Scattered areas of blue-green surface patina. Missing tip of tail and horns, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A very rare and beautiful 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 or Ordos Silver Saiga Antelope with Inlays
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