Bowl

500–700 CE
Overall: 5 x 13.4 cm (1 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Weight: 14 oz
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Every good Zoroastrian was supposed to spend one-third of his day farming; one-third philosophizing; and one-third eating, resting, and at pleasure. The abundance of Sasanian luxury goods is evidence of the importance accorded the last third of the day.
Bowl

Bowl

500–700 CE

Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)

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