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A Parthian rhyton, or drinking vessel.

Produced c. 1st century BCE, it takes the form of a roaring lion leaping out of the silver rhyton. It is decorated with a gold mane and inlaid garnet eyes.

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2023-02-06

This Parthian rhyton, or drinking vessel, is our

Produced c. 1st century BCE, it takes the form of a roaring lion leaping from the silver rhyton. It is decorated with a gold mane and inlaid garnet eyes.

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2021-05-30

This is my favourite partly because it's an 🐘 and partly because of its story.
Low-res photo as it's the only photo that exists

https://t.co/2UqwCj9mN4

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2019-03-14