Sasanian · Sasanian · ca. A.D. 310–79
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vessels-Inscribedca. A.D. 310–79Artwork Details
| Title | Plate |
| Medium | Silver, partly gilt |
| Dimensions | Height: 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) Diameter: 9.13 inches (23.2 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. A.D. 310–79 |
| Credit Line | Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 310 – 379 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324670