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Bowl

500–700 CE

Iran, Sasanian Empire

(224–651 CE)
Medium
silver
Measurements
Overall: 5 x 13.4 cm (1 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Weight: 14 oz
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1966.369
Public Domain
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Location
102A Ancient Near East
Print

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.
A silver bowl depicts leafy vines curving in circles around the rim with figures in the center, the background painted cream. The circle facing us depicts a person in profile, stepping to our right. A bird stands in the upper right, between the vine circles. A serrated silver pattern runs along the bowl's rim, featuring a row of circles below and curving vertical lines within.

Bowl

500–700 CE

Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)

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