Dish with a king hunting lions. He is identified by his distinctive eagle crown as Hormizd II (r 303-309 AD) but his equipment suggests a later period (see museum link in comments). Iran, Sasanian dynasty, 400–600 AD. Silver gilt. Cleveland Museum of Art collection [3400×2837]

Dish with a king hunting lions. He is identified by his distinctive eagle crown as Hormizd II (r 303-309 AD) but his equipment suggests a later period (see museum link in comments). Iran, Sasanian dynasty, 400–600 AD. Silver gilt. Cleveland Museum of Art collection [3400×2837]

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