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Hunt Pitcher

500–600
(224–651 CE)
silver
Overall: 13.4 x 9 cm (5 1/4 x 3 9/16 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1961.200
Location: 102A Ancient Near East
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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.
Hunt Pitcher

Hunt Pitcher

500–600

Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)

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