Join us as we examine a silver and gilded bowl from the 4th century Sasanian Empire (present day Iran). We consider the plate’s depiction of King Shapur II, what the hunting scene represents in the context of Zoroastrianism, and how this work of art was carefully crafted.
Speakers: Dr. Antonietta Catanzariti, Associate Curator for the Ancient Near East, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, and Dr. Steven Zucker, Smarthistory

Plate, Iran, 4th century, silver and gilt, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Purchase–Charles Lang Freer Endowment, F1934.23. More information about this object: https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F1934.23/

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: asia.si.edu
Smarthistory: smarthistory.org