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Join us as we examine a silver and gilded bowl from the fourth-century Sasanian Empire (present-day Iran). We consider the plate’s depiction of King Shapur II, what the hunting scene represents, and how this work of art was carefully crafted.
Speakers: Dr. Antonietta Catanzariti, Associate Curator for the Ancient Near East, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, and Dr. Steven Zucker, Smarthistory
Plate; Iran, 4th century; silver and gilt; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Purchase–Charles Lang Freer Endowment, F1934.23. More information about this object: https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F1934.23/
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: asia.si.edu
Smarthistory: smarthistory.org
Join us as we examine a silver and gilded bowl from the fourth-century Sasanian Empire (present-day Iran). We consider the plate’s depiction of King Shapur II, what the hunting scene represents, and how this work of art was carefully crafted.
Speakers: Dr. Antonietta Catanzariti, Associate Curator for the Ancient Near East, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, and Dr. Steven Zucker, Smarthistory
Plate; Iran, 4th century; silver and gilt; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Purchase–Charles Lang Freer Endowment, F1934.23. More information about this object: https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F1934.23/
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: asia.si.edu
Smarthistory: smarthistory.org
