White Bronze
Simin Lakpour
"Sefid Ruy" Book


Metal Works in Iran Bastan Museum
Hammered boat-shaped vessel, convex bottom, elongated body, oval aperture, straight rim

Kermanshah (Dizeh border post)
7-8th century AD
Height: 5.2 cm (2.1 in)
Large diameter: 21.6 cm (8.6 in)
Small diameter: 9.4 cm (3.8 in)

Decoration: Plain

Patina:
Coalesced wart0like corrosion with mud covering the entire vessel. Areas of glossy black stain are also visible. The object is broken and cracked, and broken edges are sharp.