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Archaizing Relief of a Seated King and Attendants

Medium: Carved Alabaster
Place Made: Iran
Dates: late 19th century
Dynasty: Qajar
Period: Qajar
Collections: Arts of the Islamic World
Museum Location: This item is on view in Arts of the Islamic World, 2nd Floor
Accession Number: 08.480.224
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Image: Overall, 08.480.224_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2009

Catalogue Description: Alabaster relief with carved depiction of an Iranian king seated on his throne; behind him, an attendant with a fan and a standing bodyguard with spear. In front of the throne, another bodyguard shown in rear view, with spear. Although it is likely created in the late XIXth century A.D., it is in the style of Vth-IVth century B.C. Condition: Intact. Back of relief is concave and was pierced for suspension. False staining removed from surface in January 1956. Treated 4/2/1991, see conservation file for details.

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