Elliptical bowl

Sasanian

ca. 6th–7th century CE

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Title: Elliptical bowl
Period: Sasanian
Date: ca. 6th–7th century CE
Geography: Central Asia or Iran
Culture: Sasanian
Medium: High tin bronze
Dimensions: W. 3 11/16 × D. 2 1/16 × L. 8 3/16 in. (9.3 × 5.3 × 20.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Elizabeth S. Ettinghausen, in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 2006
Object Number: 2006.109
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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