Ancient Near Eastern ArtPaper-GraphicsA.D. 1860 (drawing)By Lutf 'Ali Khan
Drawing of Sasanian rock relief: Ardashir I (r. A.D. 224-241) and the Zoroastrian divinity Ahura Mazda at Naqsh-i Rustam, southern Iran is a paper-graphics of Qajar origin created in A.D. 1860 (drawing) using paper, pencil, ink measuring 12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm) attributed to Lutf 'Ali Khan — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Paper, pencil, ink |
| Dimensions | 12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm) |
| Classification | Paper-Graphics |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. Sassan Mokhtarzadeh, 1998 |
| Date | A.D. 1860 (drawing) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Qajar culture. The estimated date range is 1860.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
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