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Written by: Derya DemirResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 11267
Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)Dish: The Goddess Anahita
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Anahita, the Zoroastrian goddess of water and fertility, was one of the last of the ancient tradition of Near Eastern nude mother goddesses.
| Artist / Maker | Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 400–600 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE) |
| Medium | silver gilt |
| Dimensions | Overall: 4.6 x 21.6 cm (1 13/16 x 8 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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