12 juillet 2012
Rhyton in the form of a Saiga antelope head, Sasanian, ca. 5th–6th century A.D.
Rhyton of a Saiga antelope head, Sasanian, ca. 5th–6th century A.D., Poland, said to be from Volhynia Choniakow, Silver-gilt11.1 x 7.09 in. (28.19 x 18.01 cm). Rogers Fund, 1947. Accession Number:47.100.82. © 2000–2012 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Provenance: 1920s, collection of H. Kurmanowicz, Zotkiew, Poland; 1926, purchased by Joseph Brummer from Dr. Kahanowicz; acquired by the Museum in 1947, purchased from the Joseph Brummer
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