Musicians plate

Musicians plate (Persian: بشقاب نوازندگان‎) is an ancient plate found in Tabaristan.[1] This plate has been made in 7th century and it is currently in the possession of the British Museum.This golden plate has been designed by silver fabrication. The musician on the far right is playing a stringed instrument which could possibly be an oud or barbat.

Musicians plate
Sasanian silver dish, showing a ruler at outdoor banquet with attendants and musicians.
MaterialSilver, Gold
Size
  • Diameter: 19.7 centimetres
  • Height: 4 centimetres
Created7th century
Period/cultureSasanid
DiscoveredTabaristan
Present locationBritish Museum, London
Identification1963,1210.3
British Museum webpage for this plate.

See also

References
  1. Mohammad Panh, Behnam. Ancient land (in Persian). Sabzan. ISBN 978-964-8249-34-7.
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