*A WESTERN ASIAN GILTED SILVER PIN. Bactria, Late 2nd-1st Millennium BCE L. 14,5 cm Provenance Old private collection, Switzerland, between 1980s-1990s This rare silver pin, partially gilded at the terminal, is finely crafted in the form of a serpent attacking a frog. Both the reptile and the amphibian are rendered in a stylized manner, with prominently bulging eyes. The serpent’s scales and the anatomical features of the frog are carefully engraved, reflecting a high level of craftsmanship. The "exceptional" scene that it depicts represents an important origin myth—which references the creation of the world. For Swiss buyers, VAT applies to the hammer price and buyer's premium (only for the lots with the * mention)