Large silver bowl, Sasanian Persia, 226-637 AD

Large silver bowl, Sasanian Persia, 226-637 AD
Period:
Dating:226 AD–637 AD
Origin:Middle East, Persia
Material:Silver
Physical:21.5cm. (8.4 in.) - 347 g. (12.2 oz.)
Catalog:MET.XL.00046

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  This large silver alloy bowl is engraved with a repeating motif of paired birds, framed with an elaborate composition of concentric circles and palms. Persia, Sasanian Kingdom, 226-637 AD.



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