Persia past and present; a book of travel and research, with more than two hundred illustrations and a map . < n. SCULPTURES IN TEE LARGER ARCH 223 trappings, the poitrel, or metal flounce which protects his chest,being richly ornamented with tassels artistically chiselled, buthere again iconoclasts have marred the effect of the figure bymutilating the animals head and legs. The royal rider is ofsuperhuman size and is clad in massive armor. A coat of mailcovers his body, a casque with chain hangings protects hishead, and a round shield held in the left hand guards hisbreast, while the right
Persia past and present; a book of travel and research, with more than two hundred illustrations and a map . < n. SCULPTURES IN TEE LARGER ARCH 223 trappings, the poitrel, or metal flounce which protects his chest,being richly ornamented with tassels artistically chiselled, buthere again iconoclasts have marred the effect of the figure bymutilating the animals head and legs. The royal rider is ofsuperhuman size and is clad in massive armor. A coat of mailcovers his body, a casque with chain hangings protects hishead, and a round shield held in the left hand guards hisbreast, while the right hand poises an enormous spear. Allthe details of the kings accoutrements, including the quiverat his side, are executed with great care and will bear theclosest scrutiny of the archaeologist. The upper part of the rear wall is occupied by a threefoldgroup resting upon the carved ledge directly above the eques-trian statue. In the middle of the group stands the king infull regalia, holding his sword before him, with the point rest-ing upon the ground. With his right hand he receives a chap-let decked with strea
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