Persia, the King on His Throne - Original 19th Century Engraving
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Persia, the King on His Throne - Original 19th Century Engraving

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Original 19th century engraving of the Persian king enthroned receiving his dignitaries, copied from the audience relief at Persepolis, framed by friezes of bulls and the winged disc of Ahura Mazda. Bilingual caption, Roi sur son Trône / Rey sobre su Trono, under the heading Perse / Persia.

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Original 19th century engraving of the Persian king enthroned receiving his dignitaries, copied from the audience relief at Persepolis, framed by friezes of bulls and the winged disc of Ahura Mazda. Bilingual caption, Roi sur son Trône / Rey sobre su Trono, under the heading Perse / Persia.

Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving).
Artist: Vernier.
Engraver: Under the direction of Lemaitre.
Date: 19th century.
Source: Book leaf, print no. 17.
Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 in (21 x 14 cm).
Condition: Paper browned, with a vertical crease in the right margin and light damp stains; the image complete.

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