File:DescriptionSilver plate showing a king hunting lions.jpg

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Silver plate showing the Sasanian king Varahran V

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Description
English: Silver plate showing a king hunting lions; judging by his crown the king may be the Sasanian king Varahran V (popularly known as Bahram Gur) (reigned AD 420-438) whose hunting exploits became legendary.

Culture/periodLate Sasanian term details Date5thC-7thC Materialssilver term details Techniquehammeredgilded term detailsengraved term detailschased

DimensionsDiameter: 27.6 centimetresHeight: 4.5 centimetres (minus foot ring)Diameter: 7.2 centimetres (exterior of foot ring)Weight: 937.3 grammes
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Source https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details/collection_image_gallery.aspx?assetId=32648001&objectId=367367&partId=1
Author British Museum

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