Bowl
7th-8th century
Description
High tin bronze, an alloy popular in Iran from the pre-Islamic era up to the 11th century, is also called "white bronze" because of its resemblance to silver when new, and "bell metal" because of the ringing sound it makes when struck. Over time, high tin bronze loses its resemblance to silver and gains the attractive dark patination seen here. Many of the shapes of high tin vessels echo the shapes of Sasanian and Sogdian silver. Notes from the Glory and Prosperity exhibition, Feb - June 2002.
Dimensions
actual: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)
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