Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 6th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Elliptical bowl |
| Medium | Silver, mercury gilding |
| Dimensions | 1.89 x 4.72 x 3.43 in. (4.8 x 11.99 x 18.71 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1967 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 500 – 600 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325250