Achaemenid Period Collection

Frieze depicting griffin of glazed brick, from Palace of Darius I, from Shush (ancient Susa), Iran
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th century b.C. Frieze depicting griffin of glazed brick. From the Palace of Darius I at Susa, Iran. Detail

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, gold scabbard for akinakes, dagger with decoration depicting lion hunt
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Gold scabbard for akinakes (dagger) with decoration depicting a lion hunt

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, silver statuette portraying king
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Silver statuette portraying a king

France, bronze helmet found in Saone river
Prehistory, France, Bronze Age. Bronze helmet found in the Saone river, height 31 cm. 2nd millennium b.C

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, gold model of horse drawn chariot with passengers wearing Medes clothes
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Gold model of chariot drawn by four horses. Passengers are portrayed wearing Medes clothes

Fragment of relief with Persian guard, from Persepolis Apadana central stairway
Persian civilization, 5th century b.C. Fragment of relief with Persian guard, 486-465 b.C. From Persepolis Apadana central stairway

Agate cylinder seal of Darius I depicting king hunting lion from chariot and god Ahura Mazda
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Agate cylinder seal of Darius I depicting the king hunting a lion from his chariot and the god Ahura Mazda

Italy, Sardinia region, bronze statuette known as mother with child, from Urzulei
Nuraghic Civilization, 7th century b.C. Bronze statuette known as mother with child. From Urzulei, Sardinia region, Italy

France, stone statue menhir known as la Dame de Saint-Sernin, from Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance
Prehistory, France, Bronze Age. Stone statue menhir known as the " la Dame de Saint-Sernin", height 107 cm. From Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance

Italy, Sardinia region, bronze statuette of god warrior, from Nuraghic village of Abini at Teti
Nuraghic civilization, 8th century b.C. Bronze statuette of god warrior. From the Nuraghic village of Abini at Teti (Sardinia region, Italy)

Achaemenid civilization, Gold earring with relief depicting god Ahura-Mazda, 6-4th century b. c
Achaemenid civilization, 6th-4th century b.C. Gold earring with relief depicting god Ahura-Mazda

Achaemenid civilization, rigid gold bracelet with heads of winged lions, from Syria, 6th -4th century b. c
Achaemenid civilization, 6th-4th century b.C. Rigid gold bracelet with heads of winged lions, from Syria

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, solid gold bracelet A. D. orned by winged griffins
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Solid gold bracelet adorned by winged griffins

Gilded silver handle of vase depicting winged ibex, from Palace of Darius I, from Shush (ancient Susa), Iran
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th-4th century b.C. Gilded silver handle of a vase depicting a winged ibex. From Armenia

Frieze of Archers of polychrome glazed brick, from Palace of Darius I, from Shush (ancient Susa), Iran
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th century b.C. Frieze of Archers of polychrome glazed brick. From the Palace of Darius I at Susa, Iran

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The Achaemenid period, known for its exquisite goldsmithery and opulent treasures, unveils a world of ancient luxury. The Oxus treasure, a remarkable collection of artifacts discovered in present-day Tajikistan, showcases the mastery of Achaemenid gold craftsmanship. Among them, a dazzling gold scabbard for an akinakes dagger mesmerizes with its intricate decoration depicting a thrilling lion hunt. Another awe-inspiring piece from this era is a silver statuette portraying a majestic king. This regal figure exudes power and authority, reflecting the grandeur of the Achaemenid civilization. In France, an extraordinary find emerged from the depths of the Saone river – a bronze helmet that offers us glimpses into their military prowess. Delving further into their artistic achievements, we encounter a captivating gold model of a horse-drawn chariot adorned with passengers wearing traditional Medes clothes. This miniature masterpiece transports us back to ancient times when such chariots were symbols of prestige and nobility. Moving on to architectural wonders, fragments of relief featuring Persian guards from Persepolis' Apadana central stairway come to light. These intricately carved pieces provide insights into the rich cultural heritage and royal splendor that characterized Achaemenid architecture. A magnificent agate cylinder seal belonging to Darius I captures our attention as it depicts both the king hunting lions from his chariot and Ahura Mazda -the supreme god- overseeing this divine act. It serves as evidence not only of their religious beliefs but also their reverence for nature's might. Venturing beyond Persia's borders reveals more fascinating artifacts like the bronze statuette known as "Mother with Child" found in Italy's Sardinia region at Urzulei—a testament to maternal love transcending time and space. Meanwhile, France boasts la Dame de Saint-Sernin—a stone statue menhir standing tall amidst history's embrace.