VesselsPersian20th century

Brass Cup

20th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Small brass cup with a European-style rosette on bottom exterior

Culture

Persian

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

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