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The Ring of the King   -  By: Babak A. Tafreshi

The relief of Ardashir I (r. 226-242) the founder of the Sassanid Persian Empire, who is seen here in Naqsh-e Rostam of Fars, Iran, being handed the ring of kingship by Ahura Mazda, the symbol of God. In the inscription, also bears the oldest attested use of the term 'Iran'.

 


    Item Code: 101566


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