Persia, 17th century or earlier. The flat dish with a lipped rim, centered by a lion highlighted in gilding, the face with a fierce expression and an open mouth showing fangs.

Alloy composition analysis: Silver 72% purity. The dish was tested by the Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum.
Condition: Good condition, minor wear, small dents, few nicks, and light surface scratches.
Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan 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.

Weight: 107 g
Dimensions: Diameter 17.3 cm