Item Details

Item No. 1306

This bas relief of a Persian noblewoman shows the hieroglyphics that are part of the wall at Apadana.  The remarkable detail of this piece makes it of special value to the historian or collector of Persian memorabilia.

Comes in a gift box with a card containing a quote from King Cyrus:

"Oh human! Whoever thou art and wherever thou comest from, for I am sure thou wilt come.  I am Cyrus, who founded this vast state for the Persian.  Do not envy me this handful of dust which covers my body."

Dimensions: 6.5" (16 cm) high x 5.5" (14 cm) at base.