Plate with a Man on a Chariot (The ‘Clock of Khosrow’ or The ‘Throne of Khosrow’ Plate)

Iran, 7th century

Title:

Plate with a Man on a Chariot (The ‘Clock of Khosrow’ or The ‘Throne of Khosrow’ Plate)

Place of creation:

Iran

Date:

7th century

Material:

silver

Technique:

chasing, gilding

Dimensions:

diameter: 21,6 cm

Place of finding:

Russia, as part of a hoard in Perm province, 1907

Acquisition date:

Entered the Hermitage in 1908; transferred from the Imperial Archaeological Commission

Inventory Number:

S-43

Category:

Applied Arts

Collection:

Oriental Art

Subcollection:

Iran