Oval Bowl

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Object Details

Description

Small oval bowl, without base. Exterior plain; narrow, very slightly thickened rim on interior. Interior center, rather crudely incised: standing figure in Sasanian dress stabs attacking lion, using short sword or dagger. Gilded all over both figures.

Weight: 297.4 grams.

Collection

Arthur M. Sackler Collection

Exhibition History

Luxury Arts of the Silk Route Empires (May 9, 1993 to January 28, 2007)

Nomads and Nobility: Art from the Ancient Near East (September 28, 1987 to November 1, 1992)

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

Date

500-700

Period

Sasanian period

Accession Number

S1987.143

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Vessel

Medium

Silver and gilt

Dimensions

H x W x D: 5.1 x 18.2 x 14 cm (2 x 7 3/16 x 5 1/2 in)

Origin

Iran

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Data Source

National Museum of Asian Art

Topic

gilding

hammering

engraving (incising)

metal

silver

lion

Sasanian period (ca. 224 - 651)