Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 6th–7th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleMirror or lid with handle in the form of a lion
MediumBronze
Dimensions2.75 in. (6.99 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 6th–7th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range500 – 700

Provenance

RegionIran

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