Lobed bowl with a royal inscription
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vessels-Inscribedca. 465–424 B.C.

Lobed bowl with a royal inscription is a metalwork-vessels-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 465–424 B.C. using silver measuring Height: 1 13/16" (4.6 cm) Diameter: 11 1/2" (29.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilver
DimensionsHeight: 1 13/16" (4.6 cm) Diameter: 11 1/2" (29.2 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Vessels-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1947
Dateca. 465–424 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 465 BC – 424 BC.

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Lobed bowl with a royal inscription?

Lobed bowl with a royal inscription is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Lobed bowl with a royal inscription created?

Lobed bowl with a royal inscription dates to ca. 465–424 B.C..

What material is Lobed bowl with a royal inscription made from?

Lobed bowl with a royal inscription is crafted from silver.

Is Lobed bowl with a royal inscription in the public domain?

Lobed bowl with a royal inscription is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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