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AN ACHAEMENID BRONZE LOTUS PHIALE, CIRCA 6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.

Reference: ART600172

Of shallow form with a bevelled rim with a flat base, the engraved motif around the raised central eight pointed star is decorated by incised three-petalled lotus flowers with delicately chased petals.
15 cm. diam.
Weight: 205 grams.

CONDITION
Some restoration on the base with a glossy dark green/ brown patina.

PROVENANCE
Purchased by an European Gentleman in 1990s and kept till now.

LITERATURE
For a similar phiale, cf. P. Wilson, Art of Ancient Iran, London, 1997, p.246.