Drawing of Sasanian rock relief: Ardashir I (r. A.D. 224-241) and the Zoroastrian divinity Ahura Mazda at Naqsh-i Rustam, southern Iran
Flag of IranAncient 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

MediumPaper, pencil, ink
Dimensions12.76 x 15.75 in. (32.41 x 40.01 cm)
ClassificationPaper-Graphics
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Mr. Sassan Mokhtarzadeh, 1998
DateA.D. 1860 (drawing)

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Qajar culture. The estimated date range is 1860.

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

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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 housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Drawing of Sasanian rock relief: Ardashir I (r. A.D. 224-241) and the Zoroastrian divinity Ahura Mazda at Naqsh-i Rustam, southern Iran dates to A.D. 1860 (drawing).

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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 crafted from paper, pencil, ink.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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