Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 6th–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Oval bowl with grapevine scrolls inhabited by birds and animals |
| Medium | Silver, mercury gilding |
| Dimensions | 2.76 x 4.37 x 9.17 in. (7.01 x 11.1 x 23.29 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1959 |
| 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 324394