ASSIETTE EN ARGENT ÉLAMITE Perse, Entre 900 et... Lot 27

ASSIETTE EN ARGENT ÉLAMITE Perse, Entre 900 et 700 avant J.C. Matériau Argent H. 4,3 cm, diam. 18,2 cm ELAMITE SILVER PLATE Origin: Persia Circa: 900 BC to 700 BC Style: Elamite 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