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Plate depicting a drinking party in the Sassanian-Persian Style
Unknown7th century - 8th century
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
The main figure, larger than the others, is a monarch seated on a throne. His posture – one leg crossed over the other – is typical of portrayals of oriental kings. The monarch wears the crown of a Sassanian king, and he is holding a cup of wine, another symbol of power.
Credit: Gift of Marion Hammer, Jerusalem - Zurich
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- Title: Plate depicting a drinking party in the Sassanian-Persian Style
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 7th century - 8th century
- Location: Iran or Iraq
- Type: Plate
- Rights: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
- External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
- Medium: Silver, partially gilt
- Dimensions: Diam: 24 cm
- Curator: Brosh, Na'ama
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