From the Parthian Empire, ca 57 to 38 BC. King Orodes II, Rhaegae mint. Obverse, Diademed bust facing left, to the left a star, to the right, star and crescent. Reverse, Arsaces enthroned and holding bow, anchor behind. 4.07 grams, 19.2 mm. Sellwood 48.10.
This complete piece is a solid bronze cast of a leaping lion. This piece is a vessel handle, as the two front legs have a groove under the paws which fit over the rim of a vessel. This exceptional and extremely rare bronze is from Iran, dates circa 150 B.C.- 225 A.D., and may be Parthian. (For another analogous example that is of the exact size and type, and may be cast from the same mold see: "Ancient Bronzes, Ceramics, and Seals. The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern, ... Click for details
Parthian (ancient Persian / Iran) Terracotta Green Glazed Amphora, circa 1st Century BCE, globular body with wide mouth. 8 1/2" high and in excellent condition.
With solid splayed foot, globular body with encircling underglaze grove on shoulder, cylindrical neck and handle. Circa 1st - 3rd BCE. 6" high. Minor chips on lip and encrustations due to age, but in good condition.
