Silver and Gold
1-100 CE
Iran
The British Museum
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Iran, Parthian
Theme
Trade, Movement and Exchange
Subtheme
Wealth
Case Title
Wealth
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Iran
Measurements
5 x (dia) 27 cm
Accession Number
1963,1012.1
Description
Across a thousand years, the different Persian empires were admired for their refined opulence. Great wealth derived from trade, taxation and tribute sustained the refined opulence of the Persian court, expressed in luxury silver vessels like this bowl. This silver and gold dish would probably have been used at royal banquets.
