Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 5th–6th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Plate with youths and winged horses |
| Medium | Silver, mercury gilding |
| Dimensions | H. 5.2 x Diam. 21 cm, 572g (2 1/16 x 8 1/4 in.) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th–6th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1963 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 400 – 600 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325650