
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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