Elliptical Bowl 

This bowl was used for drinking wine. A curious-looking fish decorates the inside of the bowl. Silverware from Persia during the Sasanian period (ca. 3rd–7th century) made its way to China and Japan through the Silk Road.

Cultural property designation

Quantity

Artist

Period/Century

Second half of the Sasanian period, 5th–7th century

Country/Origin

Iran

Excavation site

Material

Silver

Size

Inscriptions

Donor

Collection reference no.

TE-966

Genre

Asian Metalwork

Category