1876 Wood Engraving Arch Khosrow Parvis Taqe Bustan Khosrau Parwis Angels XHA5

This is an original 1876 black and white wood engraving of the rock relief in the arch of the Taqwasân (Taq-i-Bustan) in the Zagros Mountains. It represents the crowning ceremony of Khosrow Parvis, the twenty-second Sassanid King of Persia.

CONDITION

This 135+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.25 x 4.5 inches; 11 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Sassanid Empire, Sassanian Empire, Persia, Iran, Middle East, Horse, Crowning Ceremony of Khosrow Parvis, Kermanshah, Iranian Dynasty, Angels, Diadems, battle armor, horse, arch, rock relief, Zagros Mountains

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