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Posted by on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Wine horn wih gazelle protome; Iran; Sasanian period, 4th century CE: Silver and gilt; Gift of Arthur M. Sackler, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, S1987.33

Wine horns, such as this drinking vessel in the shape of a gazelle were used for pouring wine during the feasting ceremonies.


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