Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 6th–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Mirror or lid with handle in the form of a lion |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.75 in. (6.99 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1936 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 500 – 700 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323202