Sassanian Collection

Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A.D. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Persia, and Armenia

Sassanian Arch, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 1977. Ctesiphon was the capital of the Sassanid Persian Empire. Known as the Taq-i Kisra

The Taq-i Kisra from the air, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A Kerim
The Taq-i Kisra from the air, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 1925. Ctesiphon was the capital of the Sassanid Persian Empire. This great arch was the main portico of the audience hall of the imperial palace

The Taq-i Kisra from the air, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 1926
Ctesiphon was the capital of the Sassanid Persian Empire. This great arch was the main portico of the audience hall of the imperial palace

The Taq-i Kisra, Ctesiphon, Iraq, c1930s. Ctesiphon was the capital of the Sassanid Persian Empire. This great arch was the main portico of the audience hall of the imperial palace

The Taq-i Kisra, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 19th century. Ctesiphon was the capital of the Sassanid Persian Empire. This great arch was the main portico of the audience hall of the imperial palace

Sassanian Silver-Gilt Dish of King Peroz I, (459-484) Hunting Mouflon, c5th century. The Sasanian Empire known to its inhabitants as Eranshahr

Sassanian Silver-Gilt Dish, King Hunts Boar, c 3rd-7th century. The Sasanian Empire known to its inhabitants as Eranshahr, was the last period of the Persian Empire (Iran) before the rise of Islam

Sassanian Silver-Gilt Dish of Goddess and Bird, 6th-7th century. The Sasanian Empire known to its inhabitants as Eranshahr, was the last period of the Persian Empire (Iran) before the rise of Islam

Sassanian Silver Dish (detail), people with weapons, circa late 4th century. The Sasanian Empire known to its inhabitants as Eranshahr

Sassanid plaque showing a monster
A Sassanid plaque showing the foreparts of a winged monster in high relief from Persia. From the British Museums collection

A Sassanid silver dish showing the investiture of a King, 4th century. From the British Museums collection

Sassanian dish showing King Khosrau I Anushirvan amongst dignitaries, 6th century
Sassanian silver-gilt dish showing King Khosrau I Anushirvan (ruled 531-579) amongst dignitaries, from the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg, 6th century

A Sassanid silver dish showing King Shapur II, 4th century
An Early Sassanian gilded silver dish showing King Shapur II hunting a stag, 309-379. From the British Museums collection

Sassanian dish showing a king hunting from camel-back
Sassanian silver-gilt dish showing a king hunting from camel-back from the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg

Sassanian dish showing King Ardashir III hunting
Sassanian silver-gilt dish showing King Ardashir III (c. 621?27 April 630) hunting moufflon, from the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg

Sassanian dish showing a king holding lions
Sassanian silver dish showing a king holding lions, from the British Museums collection

Detail of a Sassanian silver collar from the British Museums collection

Sassanian dish showing a goddess seated on a lion
Sassanian silver dish showing a goddess, possibly Ishtar, seated on a lion. From the British Museums collection

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