phistorians , 1 month ago to antiquidons group Cypriot silver-gilt bowl ~ c. 725–675 BCE This piece shows a range of cultural influences. Assyrian style in the central tondo with Egyptian motifs surrounding it. The Cypriot inscription reads: “I am [the bowl] of Akestor, king of Paphos.” 🏛 The Met #AncientMed #History @antiquidons @histodons
Cypriot silver-gilt bowl ~ c. 725–675 BCE
This piece shows a range of cultural influences. Assyrian style in the central tondo with Egyptian motifs surrounding it. The Cypriot inscription reads: “I am [the bowl] of Akestor, king of Paphos.”
🏛 The Met
#AncientMed #History @antiquidons @histodons