Assiette en argent élamite, Perse, Entre 900 et 700 avant J.C. Photo KOHN
Argent. H. 4,3 cm, diam. 18,2 cm. Estimation : 60 000 € / 80 000 €
ELAMITE SILVER PLATE, Persia, Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC
Dimensions: 1.69’’ high, 7.16 wide
In the Bronze Age, while cultural centres existed in various parts of Persia (e.g. Astrabad and Tappeh Hissard near Damghan in the north-east), the kingdom in Elam in the south-west, was the most important.
Metal-work and the art of glazing bricks particularly flourished in Elam, and from inscribed tablets we can deduce that there was a great industry in weaving, tapestry, and embroidery. Elamite metal-work was particularly accomplished.
This beautiful silver plate is ornamented with the standing figure of a woman, wearing a long sheepskin robe that resembles the Mesopotamian style. Mesopotamia played a major role in Elam art; however, Elam still maintained its independence especially in the highland areas, where the art can be sharply differentiated from that of Mesopotamia.
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