Head of a king, Sasanian, ca. 4th century, Iran, Sasanian, Silver, mercury gilding, 15 3/4 x 9 x 7 7/8 in. (40 x x 20 cm

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Head of a king, Sasanian, ca. 4th century, Iran, Sasanian, Silver, mercury gilding, 15 3/4 x 9 x 7 7/8 in. (40 x x 20 cm), Metalwork-Sculpture, The Sasanian dynasty of Iran ruled an area from the Euphrates River to Bactria from the third century until the Islamic conquest in the seventh century, controlling for much of that time the Silk Route from Byzantium to China

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Size: 3055px × 3769px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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