Archaeology & Antiquities
Hunt Pitcher
Permanent ExhibitionMetalworkVessel
Details
- Author / creator
- Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)
- Object type
- Archaeology
- Date or period
- 500–600
- Dimensions summary
- Overall: 13.4 × 9 cm
- Site or findspot
- Iran (findspot unrecorded)
- Cultural period
- Ancient
About this object
Every good Zoroastrian was supposed to spend one-third of his day farming; one-third philosophizing; and one-third eating, resting, and at pleasure. The abundance of Sasanian luxury goods is evidence of the importance accorded the last third of the day.
Materials and technique
Silver
