Torso of a royal figure

This torso of a royal figure, originally formed part of the interior decoration of a Sasanian silver plate.

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Historical period(s)
Sasanian period, 225-650
Medium
Gold and silver repousse
Dimensions
H x W x D (overall): 4 x 7.2 x 1.2 cm (1 9/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/2 in)
Geography
Iran
Credit Line
Gift of an anonymous donor
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Study Collection
Accession Number
FSC-M-80
On View Location
Sackler Gallery 21: Feast Your Eyes: A Taste for Luxury in Ancient Iran
Classification(s)
Metalwork
Type

Figure: torso

Keywords
Iran, Sasanian period (ca. 224 - 651)
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

This torso of a royal figure, originally formed part of the interior decoration of a Sasanian silver plate.

Published References
  • , vol. 11 Washington and Ann Arbor. p. 172, figs. 20 a, b.
Collection Area(s)
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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