Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 6.05 cm, W. 2.55 cm, Wt. 3.11 g.
ANE 123975
Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 13.0 cm, W. 6.0 cm, Wt. 42.83 g
ANE 123974
Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 4.85 cm, W. 2.3 cm, W. 2.85 g.
ANE 123976
Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 3.85 cm, W. 1.5 cm, Wt. 0.97 g.
ANE 123967
Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 5.8 cm, W. 3.55 cm, Wt. 8.42 g.
ANE 123985
Wrought of thin delicate gold, five male figures wearing belted tunics are represented on these diminutive plaques. Many of these warriors hold spears in a formal and upright stance. Their solid erect posture is reminiscent of the high-relief figures on the façade of the apadana or Audience Hall at Persepolis.
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The Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550-331 B.C.) represents a brief but glorious period in Persian art history, resplendent with official and private works of architecture, sculpture and wall painting. Achaemenid craftsmen were also rightly renowned for decorative arts such as glass and alabaster vessels, jewelry, ornate arms and weaponry, and wooden and ivory carvings. Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia was a recent special exhibition at London's British Museum and Barcelona's Caixa Forum. To read Stan Parchin's review of the British Museum's catalogue (and view another four images), click here.
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 6.05 cm, W. 2.55 cm, Wt. 3.11 g.
ANE 123975
Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 13.0 cm, W. 6.0 cm, Wt. 42.83 g
ANE 123974
Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 4.85 cm, W. 2.3 cm, W. 2.85 g.
ANE 123976
Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 3.85 cm, W. 1.5 cm, Wt. 0.97 g.
ANE 123967
Rectangular Plaque, Achaemenid Persian (5th-4th Century B.C.)
Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan
Sheet gold
H. 5.8 cm, W. 3.55 cm, Wt. 8.42 g.
ANE 123985
Wrought of thin delicate gold, five male figures wearing belted tunics are represented on these diminutive plaques. Many of these warriors hold spears in a formal and upright stance. Their solid erect posture is reminiscent of the high-relief figures on the façade of the apadana or Audience Hall at Persepolis.
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The Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550-331 B.C.) represents a brief but glorious period in Persian art history, resplendent with official and private works of architecture, sculpture and wall painting. Achaemenid craftsmen were also rightly renowned for decorative arts such as glass and alabaster vessels, jewelry, ornate arms and weaponry, and wooden and ivory carvings. Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia was a recent special exhibition at London's British Museum and Barcelona's Caixa Forum. To read Stan Parchin's review of the British Museum's catalogue (and view another four images), click here.