Nobles in Persian Dress Ascending the Staircase

1935

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Chicago, United States

NOBLES IN PERSIAN DRESS ASCENDING THE STAIRCASE
Central Building, Main Staircase
Field Negative P-468
Negative N. 37641
Schmidt Expedition 1935

This relief shows nobles in typical Persian dress with fluted tiara, long pleated dress, three-strapped shoes, and a belt with short sword (akinakes). The formal repetition of this scene is broken up by the figures who turn to their rear and reach out in a gesture of camaraderie to the figure behind them.

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Details

Title: Nobles in Persian Dress Ascending the Staircase
Date Created: 1935
Physical Location: Chicago, IL
Location Created: Persepolis, Iran
Provenance: Acquired by the Schmidt Expedition, 1935
Type: Field Negative
Rights: © ISAC Museum
External Link: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, P. 57572
Photograph Registration Number: Persepolis Field Negative P-486 / P. 57572 / N. 37641

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