Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Vesselsca. 4th–5th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Two-handled vessel with a pierced base |
| Medium | Glass, pale green |
| Dimensions | 13.03 in. (33.1 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th–5th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1964 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 300 – 500 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325676