Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 6th–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Lobed bowl |
| Medium | Silver-gilt, niello inlay |
| Dimensions | 9.49 x 4.25 x 2.2 in. (24.1 x 10.8 x 5.59 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Anonymous Gift, 1992 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 500 – 700 |
Provenance
| Region | Central Asia or Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327480