Zoomorphic vessel
Zoomorphic vessel

Currently not on view

Zoomorphic vessel,

3rd–1st century BCE

Iranian
Parthian
y1970-299

Information

Title
Zoomorphic vessel
Dates

3rd–1st century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
preserved: 13.8 x 30.4 x 8.8 cm (5 7/16 x 11 15/16 x 3 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler
Object Number
y1970-299
Culture
Persian
Period
Parthian
Type
vases, ceramics
Materials
slip, ceramic
Subject
geometric patterns, lions

Acquired by Dr. Arthur M. Sackler at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1970 by Sackler.

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