Plate with king hunting rams, Sasanian, ca. A.D. mid-5th–mid-6th century, Iran, said to be from Qazvin, Sasanian, Silver, mercury gilding, niello inlay, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.6 cm), Diam. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Metalwork-Vessels, The king as hunter had become a standard royal image on silver plates during the reign of Shapur II (A.D. 310–379). The theme, symbolizing the prowess of Sasanian rulers, was used to decorate these royal plates, which were often sent as gifts to neighboring courts
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Plate, king hunting rams, Sasanian, ca, .D, mid-5th–mid-6th century, Iran, said, Qazvin, Silver, mercury gilding, niello inlay, H, 1 7/8, 4.6 cm, Diam, 8 5/8, 21.9, Metalwork-Vessels, king, hunter, standard royal, image, silver plates, reign, Shapur II, D, 310–379, theme, symbolizing, prowess, Sasanian rulers, decorate, royal, gifts, neighboring courts
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