6th-5th century BC. A shallow sheet silver bowl with central discoid omphalos, three tiers of intersecting raised lotus petals, chamfered rim. Cf. Mahboubian, Art of Ancient Iran: Copper and Bronze, London, 1997, no.321, p.246; also the type is found in Greek phialai such as the example from Asia Minor, now in Berlin, cf. Strong, D. E., Greek and Roman Silver Plate, New York, 1966, pl.9A. 765 grams, 28cm (11"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with Bonhams, London, 15 October 2008, lot 165; previously with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously in a late 1970s-early 1980s collection; accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. Accompanied by a positive metallurgic analytical report, written by Metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.