Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 4th–2nd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild goat |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 9.45 x 7.87 in. (24 x 19.99 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th–2nd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Fletcher, Pfeiffer and Rogers Funds, and Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1979 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Date Range | 400 BC – 100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326622