The National Museum of Iran (NMI) is planning to make documentary about the 2700-year-old Persian griffin returned by the United States to the country. After collecting all data about the ancient silver chalice, the documentary will be made to depict the story of this Persian relic that is currently kept in the National Museum, the museum director ...

Tehran, Sept 28, IRNA President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday brought back a 2,700-year-old Persian silver drinking cup, cast in the form of a griffin (Shir Dal), dating back to Mades Dynasty from US after 10 years. President Rouhani exchanged views with US officials on return of the seized ancient vessel, known in art circles as a rhyton, to Iran on ...

Tehran, Sept 28, IRNA -- Head of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization Mohammad Ali Najafi said on Saturday that the US handed over a 2,700-year-old Persian silver drinking cup, cast in the form of a griffin(Shir Dal) to show goodwill. The artifact had been taken out of Iran unlawfully. They delivered the griffin dating back to Mades ...