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Wall panel with a charging boar, c. 6th century AD (stucco)
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Wall panel with a charging boar, c. 6th century AD (stucco)
5049831 Wall panel with a charging boar, c.6th century AD (stucco) by Sasanian School; 29.5x38.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From the east iwan (vaulted hall) of a large house at Umm ez-Za tir in the Ctesiphon area, Mesopotamia
The city on the east bank of the Tigris River (20 miles south of modern Baghdad in Iraq) flourished for more than 800 years as the capital of the Parthians and the Sasanians who ruled the ancient Near East before Islamic conquest in the seventh century.); Iranian, out of copyright
Media ID 23258994
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Boar Civilisation Elite Iraq Marsh Mesopotamia Near East Near Eastern Reeds Sasanid Sassanian Sassanid Tigris Ctesiphon
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This print showcases a remarkable wall panel from the 6th century AD, created by the Sasanian School. Measuring 29.5x38.1 cm, this stucco masterpiece is housed in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, USA. The panel depicts a charging boar amidst an intricate backdrop of reeds and marshes, evoking a sense of wildness and power. This artwork was originally part of the east iwan (vaulted hall) within a grand house located at Umm ez-Za tir in Mesopotamia's Ctesiphon area. Ctesiphon itself was once a thriving city on the eastern bank of the Tigris River, serving as the capital for both Parthians and Sasanians who ruled over ancient Near East for more than eight centuries before succumbing to Islamic conquests in the seventh century. The image captures not only the artistic excellence but also provides insight into Iranian civilization during that era. The attention to detail and skillful relief work exemplify Sassanian decorative artistry at its finest. As we admire this extraordinary piece, it transports us back to an ancient time when Mesopotamia flourished as one of history's most significant cultural centers. It serves as a testament to human creativity and ingenuity that continues to inspire awe even after centuries have passed.
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