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Historical Archive: Cup of Chosroes, Coupe de Chosroès made for the Sassanian king Chosroes I (Khosrau I, Kasra), reg. 531-579 formerly in the treasury of Saint-Denis, known as the Cup of Solomon (Tasse de Salomon) Gold, rock crystal, red and green glass. Diameter 28 cm. Relief on exterior of bowl, interior smooth. Paris, Cabinet des Médailles 56.95, Chab. 2538 full interior, black background full interior, white background center of bowl, interior center rock crystal cameo from interior center rock crystal cameo from interior, upper part glass cameos from exterior glass and rock crystal cameos from exterior center area of bowl from exterior (with transparent display stand)