Apr 2, 2008
Apr 2, 2008
Apr 2, 2008

Hunt Pitcher

Hunt Pitcher

500–600

Silver

Overall: 13.4 x 9 cm (5 1/4 x 3 9/16 in.)

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1961.200

Description

Every good Zoroastrian was supposed to spend one-third of his day farming; one-third philosophizing; and one-third eating, resting, and at pleasure. The abundance of Sasanian luxury goods is evidence of the importance accorded the last third of the day.

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