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Achaemenid bowl

Unknown artist, 5th century BC

The rim is inscribed in Old Persian: 'Artaxeres the great King, king of kings, king of countries, son of Xeres the king (who was) son of Darius the king; in whose house this silver bowl was made'.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Achaemenid bowl, 5th century BC

Date supported

1994

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

5 x 29 cm

Grant

25000

Total cost

150000

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