Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 6th–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Elliptical bowl |
| Medium | High tin bronze |
| Dimensions | W. 3 11/16 × D. 2 1/16 × L. 8 3/16 in. (9.3 × 5.3 × 20.8 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Elizabeth S. Ettinghausen, in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 2006 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 6 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Central Asia or Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 330168