Sassanid Collection

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

Triumph of Shapur I over the Roman emperor Valerian (241-272), Sassanid relief, Naqsh-e Rostam, necropolis, Fars Province, Iran

Silver Cup decorated with a female figure, 5th-6th century. Creator: Sassanian Art
Silver Cup decorated with a female figure, 5th-6th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Silver Cup decorated with a female figure, 5th-6th century. Creator: Sassanian Art
Silver Cup decorated with a female figure, 5th-6th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Creator: Sassanian Art
Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Found in the Collection of the Guyuan Museum, Ningxia

Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Creator: Sassanian Art
Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Found in the Collection of the Guyuan Museum, Ningxia

Magic bowl with an incantation text in Judeo-Aramaic and an image of the demon Lilith, 5th-6th century. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Castre, Cannes

Sassanid relief, Naqsh-e Rostam, necropolis, Fars Province, Iran

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

Ka ba-ye Zartosht, Cube of Zoroaster, Zoroasters Kaba, 6th century BC, Naqsh-e
Ka ba-ye Zartosht, Cube of Zoroaster, Zoroasteras Kaba, 6th century BC, Naqsh-e Rostam, necropolis, Fars Province, Iran

Iran, Southeastern Iran, Kerman, Qaleh Dokhtar, old Sassanid fort

Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel)
5861590 Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 67.6x54.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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

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

Emperor Heraclius killing Persian King Khosrau
Byzantine Emperor Heraclius in red cross surtout killing Sassanid Persian King Khosrau II on a bridge over the Danube. Painting on the north side of the Chancel

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

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

Relief depicting King Shapur I (241- 272 AD) and the Roman Emperor Valerian (240-260 AD
XIR117127 Relief depicting King Shapur I (241- 272 AD) and the Roman Emperor Valerian (240-260 AD) Sassanian (limestone) by Persian, (3rd century); Naqsh-e Rostam

Relief depicting the investiture of King Ardashir I (c. 210-241
XIR117126 Relief depicting the investiture of King Ardashir I (c.210-241) founder of the Sassanian empire in ancient Persia (limestone) by Sasanian, (3rd century AD); Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran; Iranian

Pendant, from the Wolfsheim Tomb Treasure, c. 378 (gold)
XIR229344 Pendant, from the Wolfsheim Tomb Treasure, c.378 (gold) by Persian School, (4th century); Wiesbaden Museum, Germany; Persian, out of copyright

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

Bahram Gur in the green pavilion, c. 1690 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874424 Bahram Gur in the green pavilion, c.1690 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 20.6 x12.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Bahram V)

Plate with an archer hunting lion, ca. 250-ca. 650. Creator: Sassanian Art
Plate with an archer hunting lion, ca. 250-ca. 650. Found in the collection of National Museum of Iran, Tehran

(7) [Tag-e Bustan, Crowning Ceremony of Shapour II, Kermanshah], 1840s-60s

[Tag-e bustan, Kermanshah, Kurdestan], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
[Tag-e bustan, Kermanshah, Kurdestan], 1840s-60s

Persian lustred wall-tile: a mounted Sassanian archer, 19th century. Creator: Henry Wallis
Persian lustred wall-tile: a mounted Sassanian archer; Pl 26. from the Godman Collection: Persian Ceramic Art in the Collection of Mr F Duane Godman FRS; 19th century (colour lithograph)

Gold Dinar with Bust of Shapur I the Great. Private Collection

IRAN. Naqsh-e Rustam. The Roman emperor Valerianus kneeling before Shapur I after the battle of Edessa (260). Persian art. Sasanian art. Relief

IRAN. Naqsh-e Rustam. Roman Emperor Valerian yields himself to the Persian king Shapur I after the battle of Edessa (259). Persian art. Sasanian art. Relief

The Investiture of Narse by the goddess Anahit at Naqsh-e-Rustam dating from 3rd century AD, Iran, Middle East

Khosrau II. Persian king. Relief
Taq-e-Bostan. Rock relief. Sassanid Empire. Detail depicting king Khosrau II (591-628) riding his favourite horse, Shabdiz. Islamic Republic of Iran

Ms D-212 fol. 216a Bahram Visits a Princess in the Turquoise Pavilion, illustration
XIR206623 Ms D-212 fol.216a Bahram Visits a Princess in the Turquoise Pavilion, illustration to The Seven Princesses, 1199, by Elias Nezami (1140-1209) c.1550 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Taqwasan carvings, Iran
Taqwasan (or Taq-e Bostan / Taq-i-Bustan) - a series of large rock reliefs from the Sassanid Empire era of Ancient Persia, the Iranian dynasty which ruled western Asia from 226 to 650 AD

Mesue the Elder, Persian physician
Mesue the Elder (777-857), Christian Persian physician, at left, being received by the Caliph Haroun-al-Raschid. This Caliph was the fifth

Sassanian palace, Firuzabad, Iran, Middle East

The Investiture of Sassanid monarch Ardashir II by the god Ahura Mazda, with the god Mithra on the left, Taq-i Bustan, near Kirmanshah, Iran, Middle East

Sassanid carvings showing Khasrow II, dating from the 4th century AD, Tagh-e-Bostan, Iran, Middle East

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"Sassanid: A Glimpse into the Magnificent Persian Empire" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Sassanid dynasty, a period that witnessed remarkable achievements and left an indelible mark on history. Explore Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran, where architectural marvels like the Shah Mosque stand as testaments to Sassanid craftsmanship. Delve into ancient battles through captivating artwork such as the "Triumph of Shapur I, " a monumental relief depicting his victory over Roman Emperor Valerian at Naqsh-e Rustam. Marvel at another Sassanid relief at Naqsh-e Rostam, Fars Province, Iran, showcasing their dominance and power. Discover intriguing artifacts like the magic bowl adorned with Judeo-Aramaic incantation text and an image of Lilith, a demon from folklore. This 5th-6th-century relic offers insights into mystical beliefs prevalent during this era. Witness historical encounters between empires as you encounter depictions of Roman Emperor Valerian yielding to Persian might at Naqsh-e Rustam. The Cube of Zoroaster (Ka ba-ye Zartosht), dating back to the 6th century BC, stands tall as a symbol of religious significance within this empire. Journey further east to Kerman's Qaleh Dokhtar and explore remnants of an old Sassanid fort. Feel transported back in time as you walk through its ancient corridors and imagine life within its walls centuries ago. Admire artistic masterpieces like "Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, " a stunning painting capturing pivotal moments in history with tempera and oil on panel techniques. These artworks bring alive tales from this fascinating epoch. Marvel at bronze arrowheads dating from the 3rd-7th century – silent witnesses to battles fought by warriors of the Sassanid empire.