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Fragment of a silver bowl

7th century BCE
Not on view
The exceptionally fine decoration shows a winged figure of Assyrian type with a lion at his feet and another in his outstretched hand.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of a silver bowl
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: 7th century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: 1 3/4 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (4.4 × 3.7 × 0.2 cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.4559
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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