Wine cup with elephant heads on ring handle
Terms of Use
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Period
early 7th century -
Geography
Central Asia, probably Uzbekistan -
Material
Hammered silver with repoussé, chased, and ring-punched decoration and mercury gilding -
Dimension
H x W x D: 6.3 x 8.7 x 7.1 cm (2 1/2 x 3 7/16 x 2 13/16 in) -
Accession Number
F2012.1 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F2012.1
Object Details
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Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Center of the World: China and the Silk Road (October 14, 2017 - ongoing)Silver and Gold in Ancient China (March 16 to April 14, 2012)Silk Road Luxuries from China (November 5, 2011 to January 3, 2016) -
Origin
Central Asia, probably Uzbekistan -
Culture
Sogdians, flourished 4th-8th century CE -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Vessel -
On View
Freer Gallery 16: Center of the World: China and the Silk Road -
Restrictions and Rights
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