Sassanian Collection

Sassanian reliefs, Bishapur, Iran, Middle East

Triumph of Shapur I, Sassanid ruler, Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran, Middle East

The ruins of a Sassanian palace, Fars Province, Iran, Middle East

Costumes of the Achaemenid kings of Persia
Costumes of the Achaemenid kings. King Cyrus the Great on his golden throne, King Xerxes I under parasol, Persian king riding a quadriga or four-horse chariot, and on a galley

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

Iran, Central Iran, Shiraz, Naqsh-e Rostam, Sassanian stone reliefs cut into mountain

View of the ancient mud-and-clay citadel (photo)
BOO181342 View of the ancient mud-and-clay citadel (photo) by Iranian School; Arg-e Bam, Iran; (add.info.: probably begun over 2000 years ago)

An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings
1196978 An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings from Gayumars to Sassanians, (textile)

Arrowhead, c. 3rd-7th century (bronze)
5049836 Arrowhead, c.3rd-7th century (bronze) by Sasanian School; 1.3x4.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr); Iranian, out of copyright

Relief depicting the Victory of King Shapur I over Philip the Arab and Emperor Valerian
476203 Relief depicting the Victory of King Shapur I over Philip the Arab and Emperor Valerian (limestone) by Persian, (3rd century); Naqsh-e Rustam

Costumes of kings of the Sassanian Empire. Sassanid founder Ardashir I and Ahura Mazda hold a crown, while their horses stamp on the bodies of Artabanus and Ahriman (top)

The Cup of Solomon, bearing a relief cameo of a king, Sassanian Period (226-651) (gold
XIR96382 The Cup of Solomon, bearing a relief cameo of a king, Sassanian Period (226-651) (gold, rock crystal, garnet and green glass) by Persian School

Remains of the Sika bridge-dam-waterway complex on the Gar-Gar River with the city of
BOO181335 Remains of the Sika bridge-dam-waterway complex on the Gar-Gar River with the city of Shushtar in the background (photo) by Sasanian School, (7th century); Shushtar, Khuzestan

Carving of Khosrow Parviz on his horse Shabdiz with the equipment of a heavy-armoured
BOO180371 Carving of Khosrow Parviz on his horse Shabdiz with the equipment of a heavy-armoured knight, c.620 AD (stone) by Sasanian School, (7th century); Taq-e Bostan, Iran; Iranian

Genius holding a bowl of fruit, symbolising plenty, from a spandrel of an aivans
BOO179156 Genius holding a bowl of fruit, symbolising plenty, from a spandrel of an aivans, 590-628 (stone) by Sasanian School; Taq-e Bostan, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

A royal boar hunt, possibly depicting Khosrow II shooting an arrow from a boat
BOO179155 A royal boar hunt, possibly depicting Khosrow II shooting an arrow from a boat, relief from the side of the aivans, c.620 (stone) by Sasanian School, (7th century); Taq-e Bostan

Plate with a hunting scene from the tale of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, c
5889291 Plate with a hunting scene from the tale of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, c.5th century (silver & mercury gilding) by Sasanian School; 4.1x20.1x20.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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

Reverse of a coin of Shapur II (310-79) depicting a sacrificial fire altar
XIR162414 Reverse of a coin of Shapur II (310-79) depicting a sacrificial fire altar, Sassanian (silver) (b/w photo) (see 142415 for obverse) by Persian School, (4th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Bas-relief of the investiture and victory of Ardashir II (r. 379-83) c. 379-83 (stone)
BOO179160 Bas-relief of the investiture and victory of Ardashir II (r.379-83) c.379-83 (stone) by Sasanian School, (4th century); Taq-e Bostan

Dish decorated with a scene of Prince Varahran out hunting
BAL165766 Dish decorated with a scene of Prince Varahran out hunting, Sassanid dynasty (226-651) (silver with gilding) by Persian School, (4th century); diam:28 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Plate with youths and winged horses, c. 5th-6th century A. D (silver, mercury gilding)
3492983 Plate with youths and winged horses, c.5th-6th century A.D (silver, mercury gilding) by Sasanian School; 21 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Plate with king hunting rams, c. 500 A. D. (silver, mercury gilding, niello inlay)
3493081 Plate with king hunting rams, c.500 A.D. (silver, mercury gilding, niello inlay) by Sasanian School; 21.9 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Figurine with a tall hat, from Susa, Iran, 4th-6th century AD (bone)
BOO179132 Figurine with a tall hat, from Susa, Iran, 4th-6th century AD (bone) by Sasanian School; 4 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

Aerial view of Takht-e Solalman, or Solomons Throne (photo) (see also 179121)
BOO179122 Aerial view of Takht-e Solalman, or Solomons Throne (photo) (see also 179121) by Sasanian School; Iran; (add.info)

Interior of the domed hall, c. AD 220-30 (photo)
BOO179120 Interior of the domed hall, c.AD 220-30 (photo) by Sasanian, (3rd century AD); Ateshkadeh, (Palace of Ardashir I) Firuzabad, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

Fire altars, 3rd-7th century (photo)
JB117130 Fire altars, 3rd-7th century (photo) by Sasanian School; Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran; eJohn Bethell; Iranian, out of copyright

Fire altars, 3rd-7th century (photo)
JB117131 Fire altars, 3rd-7th century (photo) by Sasanian School; Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran; eJohn Bethell; Iranian, out of copyright

Cross-legged figure with an object thought to be a drum, from Susa, Iran
BOO179131 Cross-legged figure with an object thought to be a drum, from Susa, Iran, 4th-6th century AD (bone) by Sasanian School; height: 14.5 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Iranian

Dish depicting King Ardashir II (r. 379-86), from Sari, Mazandaran, c
BOO180385 Dish depicting King Ardashir II (r.379-86), from Sari, Mazandaran, c. AD 380 (chased and incised silver) by Sasanian School, (4th century); diameter: 28 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran

Shallow bowl, 4th-5th century (silver & gilt)
5907011 Shallow bowl, 4th-5th century (silver & gilt) by Sasanian School; 4.3A--19.2 cm; (add.info.: Greek culture was introduced to Central Asia following the conquests of Alexander the Great around)

Dish with relief decoration depicting the goddess Anahita surrounded by eight female
XIR162644 Dish with relief decoration depicting the goddess Anahita surrounded by eight female figures (silver) by Persian School; diameter: 25 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

View of Takht-e Solalman, or Solomons Throne (photo) (see also 179122)
BOO179121 View of Takht-e Solalman, or Solomons Throne (photo) (see also 179122) by Sasanian School; Iran; (add.info.: one of the holiest sites in pre-Islamic Iran; houses one of the three sacred)

Rock relief depicting Shapur I (AD 241-72) and his family wearing heraldic emblems
BOO179162 Rock relief depicting Shapur I (AD 241-72) and his family wearing heraldic emblems on their hats, with a tri-lingual inscription on the horse in Greek

Iran, Central Iran, Shiraz, Naqsh-e Rostam, Sassanian stone reliefs cut into mountain

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

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"Sassanian: A Glimpse into the Glorious Persian Empire" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Sassanian dynasty. Marvel at the intricate details reliefs, carved with precision and skill, telling tales of triumph and power. One such relief transports us to the "Triumph of Shapur I, " where this mighty ruler is depicted on horseback, leading his army to victory. The sheer scale and artistry of these reliefs leave us in awe of their historical significance. Venturing further, we discover the ruins of a majestic Sassanian palace. These remnants stand as a testament to an era when opulence knew no bounds. As we explore Naqsh-e Rustam, our eyes are drawn to another remarkable sight – Roman Emperor Valerian kneeling before King Shapur I. This momentous event forever etched into stone symbolizes Sassanian dominance over its adversaries. The costumes worn by Achaemenid kings captivate our imagination as we envision their regal splendor. These elaborate garments speak volumes about Persian culture's rich tapestry and its influence on subsequent civilizations. Intriguingly, another relief reveals a different side to history – that even great empires can fall. Witnessing Roman Emperor Valerian yielding before King Shapur I reminds us that power dynamics can shift unexpectedly. Naqsh-e Rostam presents yet more wonders with its stone reliefs adorning mountainsides; each carving tells a story waiting for curious minds to unravel them. A view from afar allows us to appreciate an ancient mud-and-clay citadel standing resolute against time's relentless march. Its walls whisper secrets from centuries past while inviting contemplation on human ingenuity and resilience. Moving forward through history, we encounter "The Victory of Heraclius" juxtaposed with "the Execution of Chosroes.