Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 5th–6th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Rhyton in the form of a Saiga antelope head |
| Medium | Silver-gilt |
| Dimensions | 11.1 x 7.09 in. (28.19 x 18.01 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th–6th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1947 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 400 – 600 |
Provenance
| Region | Poland |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324024