Golden bowl of Hasanlu
The Golden bowl of Hasanlu (Persian: جام طلای حسنلو) is a historical object made of gold. It was discovered by Robert H. Dyson in 1958 while excavating the site of Teppeh Hasanlu, near the city of Naghadeh, northwest of Iran. The bowl is estimated to be around 3200 years or older.[1]
Iconographical content of the bowl.
| Golden cup of Hasanlu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Material | gold |
| Size | height:21 cm diameter:21 cm |
| Created | 800BC |
| Period/culture | civilization before Medes |
| Discovered | 1958 |
| Place | Teppeh Hasanlu, Iran by Robert Dyson |
| Present location | National Museum of Iran |
References
- "The Hasanlu Gold Bowl". Penn Museum. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
Further reading
- Dyson, Robert H., Jr. (2003). "ḤASANLU TEPPE ii. THE GOLDEN BOWL". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. XII, Fasc. 1. pp. 45–46.
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