Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. A.D. mid-5th–mid-6th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Plate with king hunting rams |
| Medium | Silver, mercury gilding, niello inlay |
| Dimensions | H. 1 7/8 in. (4.6 cm), Diam. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. A.D. mid-5th–mid-6th century |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 459 – 531 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322973