Bowl

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Object Details

Description

A deep bowl with gently rounded base and a slightly outturned molded rim. A gilded scroll pattern circumscribes the inner rim.

Collection

Arthur M. Sackler Collection

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

Date

1st-early 3rd century

Period

Parthian period

Accession Number

S1987.133.1

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Vessel

Medium

Silver and gilding

Dimensions

H x W x D: 9.7 x 18.7 x 18.7 cm (3 13/16 x 7 3/8 x 7 3/8 in)

Origin

Iran

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Data Source

National Museum of Asian Art

Topic

gilding

chasing

hammering

carving

metal

silver

Parthian period (247 BCE - 224 CE)