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Iran Achaemenid Rhyton (Drinking Vessel) in the Shape of a Seated Bull 3D Metal Fridge Magnet
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A rhyton is a kind of vessel which normally has the shape of an animal's head or horns. These vessels were common in middle east Asia and ancient Greece.
Early Iranians had rhytons with an animal head at the end of the vessel; Later in Achaemenid period the animal part of the rhyton was usually located in front of it and has a 90 degree angle to the vessel.