Object Details
Description
A small bronze vessel with constricted, fluted neck and slightly flaring, flat rim. Rounded body exhibits a large, but subtle, diamond-facetted pattern.
Provenance
From prior to 1973 to 2003
Cynthia Helms, Washington, DC, acquired prior to 1973 [1]
From 2003
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, given by Cynthia Helms in 2003
Notes:
[1] According to Provenance Remark 1, Ann C. Gunter, September 22, 2003, in the object record.
Collection
National Museum of Asian Art Collection
Exhibition History
Feast Your Eyes: A Taste for Luxury in Ancient Iran (February 4, 2012 - ongoing)
Luxury Arts of the Silk Route Empires (May 9, 1993 to January 28, 2007)
Previous custodian or owner
Cynthia Helms
Credit Line
Gift of Cynthia Helms
Date
ca. 225-650
Period
Sasanian period
Accession Number
S2003.7
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Vessel
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H x Diam: 20.3 x 10.2 cm (8 x 4 in)
Origin
Iran
On View
East Building (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery), Gallery 21: Feast Your Eyes: A Taste for Luxury in Ancient Iran
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Data Source
National Museum of Asian Art
Topic
casting
metal
bronze
Sasanian period (ca. 224 - 651)
Iran
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Link to Original Record
Record ID
fsg_S2003.7