Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 5th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel in the form of a horse's head |
| Medium | Silver, gilding |
| Dimensions | 8.03 in. (20.4 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1947 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 500 BC – 400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324028