Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. A.D. early 4th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Bowl with a male bust within a medallion |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | Diam. 23.3-23.6 H. 7.2 Thickness at rim: 0.44-0.56 Weight 597 gm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. A.D. early 4th century |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1955 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 300 – 325 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324414