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| Persian Silver King Darius & Immortals Cigarette Case - Iran 900, Persepolis
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Reference: S11622
Period: Edward VII
Year: Circa 1910
Silversmith: Unknown
Place: Iran
Price: $ 660.00
Weight: 136 grams
Dimensions: 10.2 cm by 8.2 cm
Condition: Excellent, hinge and clasp in full working order, snug closure, no dents.
Description: A Persian (Iranian) silver cigarette case, beautifully decorated with very fine engraving, amonst the best we have seen, clearly the work of a master craftsman. The front of the case features King Darius the Great and his regiment of Persian Immortals, a copy of the stone carvings found on the ruins of Persepolis. The King is seated, everyone else is standing, many are warriors carrying spears, but one figure is carrying an animal (or bird), perhaps an antelope as an offering to the King. The rear of the case has a highly intricate radial design, a series of stars or flowers getting larger, bordered by 4 semi circles in the 4 corners, the detail is spectacular. We are informed this design is called Tabaker, but this is not our area of expertise, all assistance welcome. The interior is finely polished, the silver loops to hold the elasticated straps are intact but the straps are not present. The hinge and clasp work perfectly, and the condition is very pleasing. The interior is clearly hallmarked, 3 marks in Arabic script (all assistance welcome), above 900 IRAN. 900 represents the silver grade, so slightly lower than sterling 925, but purer than most Iranian silver (which is usually 840 grade). We have dated this case to circa 1910, which is when the Persepolis ruins were re-discovered and this subject material was popular. King Darius the Great reigned from 522BC to 486BC, the Achaemenid Empire covered much of Western Asia, the Balkans and even parts of North Africa.
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