PLATELET DESIGNED AS A CAT OF PREY - former Kofler-Truniger collection Scythian, probably Ziwiye, late 7th century BC. Chased gold. Probably part of a large silver bowl. 2.2 × 1 cm. Partially oxidized. Minimal dents to the edge. Provenance: - Collection of Ernst and Marthe Kofler-Truniger (1903–1990 & 1918–1999), Lucerne before 1961 (inv. no. K711B). - Swiss private collection, Lucerne, acquired from the above in ca. 1974. - By inheritance in the same Swiss family collection, Lucerne. Exhibited: - Petit Palais Paris, 7000 Ans D'Art en Iran, October 13, 1961–January 8, 1962, No. 526. - Villa Hügel Essen, 7000 Years of Art in Iran, February 16–April 24, 1962, No. 234. - Kunsthaus Zurich, Art Treasures from Iran, May 27–August 5, 1962, No. 233. - Kunsthaus Zurich, Collection E. and M. Kofler-Truniger, Lucerne, June 7–August 2, 1964, No. 382c (without ill.). - Musée Rath, Geneva, Treasures of Ancient Iran, June 8–September 25, 1966, no. 601. Literature: Kunsthaus Zürich (ed.): Collection E. and M. Kofler-Truniger, Lucerne. Exhibition catalog, June 7–August 2, 1964, p. 40, No. 382c (without ill.). Cf. a similar item in the MET Museum, New York (Inv. No. 64.222.2). * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration. Due to new EU import regulations, it may no longer be possible to import this article after 28 June 2025. If you intend to do so, please contact the department before bidding.