Photographer’s Note
This arch dates back to the late Sassanid Period. The angels above the arch symbolize victory on the back wall the upper scene shows Khosrau 2 (590-628 A.D) between the manifestation of Ahuramazda and Anahita, goddess of abundance. The figure on the horseback is believed to represent Khosrau 2. The scene on the side walls depict his hunting exploits and feasts. The colored relief was made for Mohammad Ali Mirza Dowlatshah (son of Fath Ali Shah) in 1822 A.D.
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Copyright: Hamid Sedghinejad (h_sedghi)
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(878) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2007-00-00
- Categories: Artwork
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2008-06-17 10:37
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