Sasanian Empire Lapis Lazuli Hunting Relief, 3rd-7th Century AD
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The item is a lapis lazuli plaque relief tablet, measuring 10 cm by 6 cm (3.94 inches by 2.36 inches), featuring an intricately carved hunting scene from the Sasanian Empire, which dates between the 3rd and 7th centuries AD. This relief captures the dynamism and nobility of the hunt, a theme central to Sasanian art, depicting what appears to be a royal figure engaged in the pursuit of game, an activity symbolizing power and the divine right to rule. The use of lapis lazuli, a material prized for its deep blue color and valued by the Sasanians for its aesthetic and symbolic qualities, underscores the importance of the figure and the event depicted. Such plaques were often used as decorative elements, possibly inlaid into furniture or ceremonial objects, reflecting the opulence of the Sasanian court. This artifact offers a window into the imperial iconography and the ceremonial grandeur of one of the most powerful empires of the ancient Near East.
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Sasanian Empire Lapis Lazuli Hunting Relief, 3rd-7th Century AD
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