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Plate with modern decoration of a mythical griffin bird, known as a senmurv

ca. 7th century CE and Modern
Not on view
Close examination of the surface of the object indicates that the hybrid creature, known as a senmurv, is likely a modern embellishment to a Sasanian forged (not cast as previously thought) plate.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Plate with modern decoration of a mythical griffin bird, known as a senmurv
  • Date: ca. 7th century CE and Modern
  • Geography: Iran (?)
  • Medium: Bronze with high tin content
  • Dimensions: 1 3/16 × 14 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (3.1 × 36.8 × 36.8 cm)
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.141
  • Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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