3rd-7th century AD. A parcel-gilt silver dish with low basal ring, chamfered rim; band of incised trefoils within the rim and gilt ring with ropework border; central motif a standing peacock with partly displayed tail, banded nimbus to the head. See Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965 for discussion. 372 grams, 22.5cm (9"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Fine condition, slight cracking below rim.