Jam: For Drinking or as a Symbol of Power?

A researcher of ancient Iranian history said that in the Achaemenid world, court objects were often not made for use alone; their form, material, size, and imagery could be part of the language of power and a display of social status. The rhyton gains importance precisely at this point.

An expert on the history of ancient Iran said in a research: In the Achaemenid world, court objects were often not made only for use; Their shape, gender, size and imagery could be a part of the language of power and display of social status, Ryton also becomes important at this point.