Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vessels-Inscribedca. 6th–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Ewer with dancing females within arcades |
| Medium | Silver, mercury gilding |
| Dimensions | H. of (a) 34 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. C. Douglas Dillon Gift and Rogers Fund, 1967 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 6 AD – 7 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Key
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Weight
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325865