Plate Depicting a Female Figure Riding a Fantastic Winged Beast
Unknown artist
Date: probably 8th century
Medium: Silver; gilded, chased, and engraved, with applied elements
Dimensions: H. 1 9/16 in. (4.0 cm) Diam. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
Classification: Metal
Country: Iran
Themes: Mythical Creatures, Women
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1963
Date range
700 – 799
Largest dimension
20.6 cm
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