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A RARE SILVER REPOUSSE 'TREE OF LIFE' PECTORAL, URARTIAN PERIOD, 8TH-7TH CENTURY BC
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06月30日 下午5点 开拍 /9天4小时
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A RARE SILVER REPOUSSE 'TREE OF LIFE' PECTORAL, URARTIAN PERIOD, 8TH-7TH CENTURY BCNortheastern Anatolia. Finely chased to depict a complex imagery featuring three sacred trees inhabited by striding fantastic winged quadrupeds. Two identical rows of two-legged winged creatures approach the central tree with drawn bows while two winged genii kneel on opposite sides of the crescent between pairs of raised rosettes. Provenance:?The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, acquired in Islamabad, Pakistan in 1976.?Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. In December 2025, he was awarded medals of national recognition by the Royal Government of Cambodia for his exceptional contributions to the scientific study, preservation, and international understanding of Angkor and Koh Ker. Zelnik founded the Hungarian Southeast Asian Institute in the early 2000s. The Institute supported a range of research programs at Angkor and Koh Ker, including archaeological surveys, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) investigations, epigraphic studies, and historical research. These efforts have contributed to a deeper understanding of the Angkorian empire, the pre-Angkor period, and Cambodia's prehistoric times. Research supported by the institute played a key role in raising international awareness of Koh Ker and led to its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age, showing expected ancient wear, encrustations, tarnish, some warping, dings, minor losses, as well as small tears and cracks. One small aperture to the back. Weight: 392 g Dimensions: Width 20.7 cm, Height 18.5 cm Dating back to the 8th-7th century BC, this extraordinary necklace is a testament to the craftsmanship and cultural depth of the Van Kingdom, also known as the Kingdom of Urartu. This Armenian kingdom flourished in the highlands surrounding Lake Van, leaving behind a legacy of intricate metalwork and symbolic artistry. The necklace itself is adorned with depictions of fabulous creatures, the revered tree of life, and gods worshipped by the ancient Armenians. Each element of the design holds profound spiritual and cultural significance, making the necklace not just an ornament but also a narrative of its time. The creators of this masterpiece combined skill and creativity to transform a simple piece of silver into a symbol of life, protection, and divine connection. The tree of life, a central motif, represents growth, vitality, and continuity. Surrounding it, the depictions of gods and mythical creatures reflect the deeply ingrained spiritual and mythological traditions of the Van Kingdom. Such intricate detailing highlights the advanced metallurgical techniques and artistic vision of the Urartians, leaving modern audiences in awe of their accomplishments. The kingdom of Urartu that had spread east and south from the region of Lake Van in what is now eastern Turkey was known above all as the center of a vigorous metalworking industry. It utilized bronze, iron, and to a lesser extent silver and gold. Its metal artifacts were exported to lands as far away as Italy. This crescent-shaped silver pectoral may have been worn around the neck of a high official. It has been suggested that gold, silver, and bronze pectorals connoted degrees of official rank in Urartian society. The motifs found on the pectoral are most likely amuletic in function. Urartian imagery such as that seen here is found mainly on metal articles of personal use and chariot fittings, and seems to favor repetitive arrangements of individual elements that cannot be easily related to one another. Thus, we cannot tell with certainty whether the creatures with drawn bows are protecting or attacking the central sacred tree, or whether they are simply placed symmetrically with no specific relation to it. Literature comparison: Compare a near-identical silver pectoral, Northeastern Anatolia, Urartian period, dated 8th-7th century BC, 18.4 cm wide, in the Miho Museum, Japan. Auction result comparison: Type: RelatedAuction: Bonhams London, 2 October 2014, lot 116Mid-Estimate: GBP 25,000 or approx. EUR 41,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: An Urartian silver pectoralExpert remark: Compare the closely related form and related modeling. Note the size (24 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's London, 1 October 2015, lot 60Price: GBP 12,500 or approx. EUR 20,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: An Urartian bronze pectoral, circa late 8th-7th century BCExpert remark: Compare the closely related form and related modeling. Note the size (20.8 cm).

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