Lot Essay
For a vessel handle with a similar feline see no. 8, p. 91 in Gunter and Jett, Ancient Iranian Metalwork in the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and the Freer Gallery of Art.
THE PROPERTY OF A NORTH CAROLINA PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A PARTHIAN SILVER INCENSE BURNER
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A PARTHIAN SILVER INCENSE BURNER
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
The handle in the form of a panther, its elongated body extended, its tail wrapped around its right hind leg, wearing a garland of grape leaves, the ties falling from between its shoulders along its flanks, details of the fur incised, the exaggerated face with pointed ears and a wide open mouth, the tongue lolling between fangs, the forelegs riveted to the disk rim of the shallow bowl, supported by two feline legs, tangs below
9¾ in. (24.8 cm.) long
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
The handle in the form of a panther, its elongated body extended, its tail wrapped around its right hind leg, wearing a garland of grape leaves, the ties falling from between its shoulders along its flanks, details of the fur incised, the exaggerated face with pointed ears and a wide open mouth, the tongue lolling between fangs, the forelegs riveted to the disk rim of the shallow bowl, supported by two feline legs, tangs below
9¾ in. (24.8 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner circa 1980.
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