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Kul-e Farah relief III, detail of individual from the northern face

Javier Álvarez-Mon & Yasmina Wicks8th-7th century BC

Macquarie University

Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia

This figure on the north face of the relief provides a good example of the diverse treatment and individualization of the participants. He is rather slim and narrow waisted, has a large nose, and wears a “visor” hairstyle with a short back-braid. His hands preserve outlines allowing a reconstruction of the “hands-clasped” gesture: the right hand is positioned on top, holding the left hand, and two of its fingers (most likely the index and middle fingers) protrude, revealing outlines of nails. Outlines of the fingers of the left hand are also visible.

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  • Title: Kul-e Farah relief III, detail of individual from the northern face
  • Creator: Javier Álvarez-Mon & Yasmina Wicks
  • Date Created: 8th-7th century BC
  • Location Created: Kul-e Farah, Izeh Valley, ca. 7 km Northeast of Izeh
  • Type: boulder
  • Rights: Image Copyright J. Álvarez-Mon
  • Medium: rock-carved relief
Macquarie University

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