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Editorial Stamp seal: standing noble holding a flower, Sasanian, ca. 3rd?early 4th century A.D., Iran, Sasanian, Sardonyx, H. 3.3 cm, W. 2.3 cm, Stone-Stamp Seals, This oval seal stone is finely carved with the full-length image of a male figure of high rank; wh...
Editorial Plate with king hunting rams.
Editorial Panel with Sketches of a Man, a Lion and an Arabesque, 9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Stucco; painted, H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm), Stucco, On the opposite wall of the same room from where this piece comes, was a beautifully drawn hunter whose ric...
Editorial Taq-e Bostan. Large Arch of the Garden. Rock reliefs. Sassanid Empire of Persia (Iran). 4th century. Detail of a figure of a man riding on a strong horse. They believe the figure is showing Khosrow Parviz over his horse named Shabdiz. He was the last g...
Editorial Panel with Sketches of a Man, a Lion and an Arabesque, 9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Stucco; painted, H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm), Stucco, On the opposite wall of the same room from where this piece comes, was a beautifully drawn hunter whose ric...
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Carnelian (?), 0.31 in. (0.79 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial fragment.
Editorial Bowl of thick, barely translucent, gray-colored glass cut from a glass lump. The inside is smooth, the outside has five rows of round cut facets. The facets of the bottom row are larger than those of the top four rows. Of the latter, several have been ...
Editorial Sassanidic glass bowl, with on the outside a decoration of cut facets. Around the bottom some circles, between which radiate. Between them a zone with honeycomb-shaped facets. The bowl has a slightly curved mouth edge and a round bottom. The glass has ...
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran or Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Hematite, 0.55 x 0.67 in. (1.4 x 1.7 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Chessman, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Ceramic, Height: 0.63 in. (1.60 cm); Width: 0.59 in. (1.50 cm), Ceramics-Implements.
Editorial Obol, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. A.D. 24172, Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Silver, 1/2 in. (1.2 cm), Metalwork-Coins-Inscribed.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Sasanian, Quartz, milky, 0.39 in. (0.99 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Bead, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Stone, 0.75 x 1.12 in. (1.91 x 2.84 cm), Stone-Ornaments.
Editorial Instrument, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Iron, 15 in. (38.1 cm), Metalwork-Implements.
Editorial Key, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Iron, 16.5 in. (41.91 cm), Metalwork-Implements.
Editorial Sealing, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Un-baked clay, 0.94 in. (2.39 cm), Clay-Sealings.
Editorial Inlays, Sasanian or Islamic, late Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 7th8th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian or Islamic, Shell, a) 2.3 cm x D.4 cm, b) H. 4 cm x W. 3.5 cm x D.4cm + extra piece 1.2 cm x 1.3 cm x .2 cm, c) 5.1 cm x 1.4 cm x .4 ...
Editorial Sealing, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Un-baked clay, 1 ? 13/16 ? 1 1/4 in. (2.5 ? 2.1 ? 3.1 cm), Clay-Sealings.
Editorial Bead, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Stone, 0.87 x 1.87 in. (2.21 x 4.75 cm), Stone-Ornaments.
Editorial Key, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Iron, 7 in. (17.78 cm), Metalwork-Implements.
Editorial Ceramic bread stand, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Ceramic, 3.62 in. (9.19 cm), Ceramics-Implements.
Editorial Flint, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Flint, 2.87 in. (7.29 cm), Stone-Implements.
Editorial Forks, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 6th7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Bronze, Length: 7.19 in. (18.26 cm); Width: 0.79 in. (2.00 cm), Metalwork-Implements.
Editorial Bead necklace, Sasanian or Islamic, Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th8th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian or Islamic, Rock crystal, chalcedony, agate, 1 in. (2.54 cm), Stone-Ornaments.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 5th century A.D., Iran, Sasanian, Hematite, 0.04 x 0.05 in. (0.1 x 0.13 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed.
Editorial Bead necklace, Sasanian or Islamic, Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th8th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian or Islamic, Carnelian, 0.75 in. (1.91 cm), Stone-Ornaments.
Editorial Elliptical bowl, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 7th century A.D., Iran, Sasanian, Bronze, tin, 2.13 x 9.02 in. (5.41 x 22.91 cm), Metalwork-Vessels.
Editorial Shell, Sasanian or Islamic, Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th8th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian or Islamic, Shell, 2 x 4 in. (5.08 x 10.16 cm), Shell-Ornaments.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran or Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Carnelian, 0.31 x 0.71 x 0.59 in. (0.79 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Bowl with spout, Sasanian or Islamic, Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th8th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian or Islamic, Ceramic, 4.25 x 7.5 in. (10.8 x 19.05 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Pin, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Silver, 3.25 x 0.37 in. (8.26 x 0.94 cm), Metalwork-Ornaments.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Hematite (?), Diam. 1.2 cm x Th.9 cm, Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Chessman, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Agate or chalcedony, Height: 0.75 in. (1.90 cm); Width: 0.79 in. (2.00 cm), Stone-Implements.
Editorial Bracelet, Sasanian or early Islamic, Date ca. 5th6th century or 11th century A.D., Iran, Silver, 0.28 x 3.82 in. (0.71 x 9.7 cm), Metalwork-Ornaments.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran or Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Chalcedony, milky, 0.35 x 0.31 in. (0.89 x 0.79 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Pot, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Ceramic, 4.75 x 8.75 in. (12.07 x 22.23 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran or Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Chalcedony, yellow, 0.87 x 1.18 in. (2.21 x 3 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Bowl, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, 1 11/16 x 5/16 x 4 1/2 in. (4.3 x 0.8 x 11.5 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Archivolt fragment with vegetal design, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 6th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Stucco, 14.96 x 42.99 in. (38 x 109.19 cm), Stucco-Architectural.
Editorial Bowl fragment, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Glass, 4 x 2 in. (10.16 x 5.08 cm), Glass-Vessels.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Carnelian, Diam.8 cm x Th.3 cm, Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Bottle, Parthian or Sasanian, Parthianearly Sasanian, Date ca. 1st4th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Parthian or Sasanian, Ceramic, H. 3-1/2 in. x Diam. mouth: 3.3 cm x Th. 1 cm x Diam. body: 2-3/4 in., Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Key, Sasanian or Islamic, Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th8th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian or Islamic, Bronze, 3.37 x 1 in. (8.56 x 2.54 cm), Metalwork-Implements.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran or Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Chalcedony, milky, 0.67 x 0.91 x 0.75 in. (1.7 x 2.31 x 1.91 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Relief fragment, Sasanian or Islamic, Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th8th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian or Islamic, Stucco, 8 x 4.5 in. (20.32 x 11.43 cm), Stucco-Reliefs.
Editorial Vessel lid, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Ceramic, 0.68 in. (1.73 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Sasanian, Agate (?), 0.87 x 0.86 x 1.06 in. (2.21 x 2.18 x 2.69 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Bead, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Stone, black, 0.62 x 0.37 in. (1.57 x 0.94 cm), Stone-Ornaments.
Editorial Glass vessel fragment, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Glass, 3.37 x 1.75 in. (8.56 x 4.45 cm), Glass-Ornaments.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Carnelian, 0.35 x 0.51 in. (0.89 x 1.3 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals.
Editorial Ladle, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Iron, 7 in. (17.78 cm), Metalwork-Implements.
Editorial Mirror with a handle terminating in griffins, Parthian or Sasanian, Parthianearly Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd4th century, Central Asia or Iran, Parthian or Sasanian, Bronze, 2.07 in. (5.26 cm), Metalwork-Implements.
Editorial Bowl, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Ceramic, 3 in. (7.62 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Lamp, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, Length: 6.50 in. (16.51 cm); Width: 6.00 in. (15.24 cm); Height: 2.13 in. (5.41 cm); Diameter of rim: 1.63 in. (4.14 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Button, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Bone, Diam. 2.9 cm x D.9 cm, Ivory/Bone-Ornaments.
Editorial Lobed bowl, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 6th7th century A.D., Central Asia or Iran, Sasanian, Silver-gilt, niello inlay, Length: 9.63 in. (24.46 cm); Width: 4.13 in. (10.49 cm); Height: 2.13 in. (5.41 cm), Metalwork-Vessels.
Editorial Bracelet, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Copper, 3/16 x 1 1/4 in. (0.4 x Diam 3.2 cm), Metalwork-Ornaments.
Editorial Sherd, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, 2 x 3 3/4 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 9.6 x 0.7 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Obol, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. A.D. 2736, Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Silver, 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Metalwork-Coins-Inscribed.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran or Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Chalcedony, translucent, 0.51 x 0.63 in. (1.3 x 1.6 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed.
Editorial Bowl, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, 1 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 7/16 in. (4.6 x 12 x 1.1 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Vessel, Kushano-Sasanian, Kushano-Sasanian, Date A.D. 1st millennium, Central Asia, Kushano-Sasanian, Ceramic, 4.57 x 2.13 x 7.64 in. (11.61 x 5.41 x 19.41 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Iran or Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Bronze, 0.63 x 0.55 x 0.67 in. (1.6 x 1.4 x 1.7 cm), Metalwork-Stamp Seals-Inscribed.
Editorial Stamp seal, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 6th century A.D., Iran or Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Agate, banded, 0.67 x 0.75 in. (1.7 x 1.91 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed.
Editorial Plaque, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Glass, 1.62 x 0.87 in. (4.11 x 2.21 cm), Glass-Reliefs.
Editorial Sherd, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., From Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, 6 3/16 x 10 3/8 x 11/16 in. (15.7 x 26.4 x 1.7 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Cosmetic spoon, Sasanian or Islamic, Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th8th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian or Islamic, Bronze, 3.12 in. (7.92 cm), Metalwork-Implements.
Editorial Mirror or lid with handle in the form of a lion, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 6th7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian, Bronze, 2.75 in. (6.99 cm), Metalwork-Vessels.
Editorial Bowl, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, 1 1/2 x 4 5/16 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 11 x 0.6 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Sherd, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, 1 9/16 x 3 7/16 x 1/2 in. (3.9 x 8.7 x 1.3 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Glazed bowl, Sasanian or Islamic, late Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th8th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian or Islamic, Ceramic, glaze, 3 in. (7.62 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Wall decoration with vegetal and geometric design, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 6th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Stucco, 8 x 26 in. (20.32 x 66.04 cm), Stucco-Reliefs.
Editorial Sherd, Sasanian or Islamic, Sasanianearly Islamic, Date ca. 6th7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian or Islamic, Ceramic, W. 1 7/16 ? L. 1 7/8 ? Th. 3/8 in. (3.6 ? 4.7 ? 0.9 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Bowl, Sasanian, Sasanian, Date ca. 3rd7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, 1 11/16 x 5 x 7/16 in. (4.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 cm), Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Mace head, Sasanian (?), Sasanian (?), Date ca. 3rd century A.D. (?), Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Sasanian (?), Stone, 1.62 x 3.5 in. (4.11 x 8.89 cm), Stone-Implements.
Editorial BOWL.
Editorial LAMP.
Editorial The Attarouthi Treasure-Chalice.
Editorial Jar, Parthian or Sasanian, ca. 1st century?7th century A.D., Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr, Parthian or Sasanian, Ceramic, H. 7-1/4 in. x Diam. body: 11-3/8 in. x Diam. outer rim: 11.8 cm, Ceramics-Vessels.
Editorial Silver-gilt dish, Tabaristan,Iran, 8th. On this dish a ruler in Sasanian costume reclines on a wheeled couch surrounded by attanedants, musicians and items for an outdoor banquet: a vine hung with ripe grapes, a water-bottle made from the skin of a who...
Editorial Sasanian Empire. Plate with the king hunting predators. Silver; chasing, gilding. Iran. 7th century. Found as part of a treasure in Perm Region. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
Editorial Taq-e Bostan. Large Arch of the Garden. Rock reliefs. Sassanid Empire of Persia (Iran). 4th century. Detail of a figure of a man riding on a strong horse. They believe the figure is showing Khosrow Parviz over his horse named Shabdiz. He was the last g...
Editorial Sasanian Empire. Finial in the shape of a Simurgh's Head. Silver; chasing, gilding. Iran (?). 6th-7th centuries. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
Editorial Sasanian Empire. Plate with the king hunting predators. Silver; chasing, gilding. Iran. 7th century. Found as part of a treasure in Perm Region. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
Editorial Panel with Sketches of a Man, a Lion and an Arabesque, 9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Stucco; painted, H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm), Stucco, On the opposite wall of the same room from where this piece comes, was a beautifully drawn hunter whose ric...
Editorial Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu.
Editorial BOWL.
Editorial LAMP.
Editorial Taq-e Bostan. Large Arch of the Garden. Rock reliefs. Sassanid Empire of Persia (Iran). 4th century. Detail of a figure of a man riding on a strong horse. They believe the figure is showing Khosrow Parviz over his horse named Shabdiz. He was the last g...
Editorial Carnelian seal stone, Sasanian, 5th century. This is an exceptionally large and finely carved Sasanian carnelian seal stone. The inscription, in Pahlavi characters, names him as 'Vehdin-Shapur, chief store-keeper of Iran'. He was probably an official u...
Editorial Drachma: Head of Hormizd II (obverse), 303-310. Iran, Sasanian, reign of Hormizd II, 4th century. Silver; diameter: 2.6 cm (1 in.).
Editorial Bowl, 500-700. Iran, Sasanian, 6th-8th century. Silver; overall: 5 x 13.4 cm (1 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.).
Editorial Fire Altar Intaglio, c. 400. Sasanian, Iran, reign of Hormizd II, early 5th Century. Chalcedony; overall: 2.4 x 2 x 1.7 cm (15/16 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.).
Editorial Drachma, 303-310. Iran, Sasanian, Reign of Hormizd II, 4th century. Silver; diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.).
Editorial Silver Dish, 226-641. Iran, Sasanian, Sasanian period, 3rd-7th Century. Silver; diameter: 3.7 x 20.5 cm (1 7/16 x 8 1/16 in.).
Editorial Drachma: Fire Altar (reverse), 303-310. Iran, Sasanian, Reign of Hormizd II, 4th century. Silver; diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.).
Editorial Dish: King Hormizd II or Hormizd III Hunting Lions, 400-600. Iran, Sasanian, 5th-6th Century. Silver gilt; overall: 4.6 x 20.8 cm (1 13/16 x 8 3/16 in.).
Editorial Bowl, 300-500. Iran, Sasanian, 4th-6th Century. Silver; overall: 6.4 x 14 cm (2 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.).