Parthian Collection

H. M. S. Poseidon
H.M.S. Poseidon, the submarine which sank after colliding with a Chinese merchant ship, the SS Yuta, on 9 June 1931, 21 miles north of Wei-hai-wei, China

The Arch of Ctesiphon - Iraq
The gigantic vaulted hall (the Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, an ancient Parthian city located southeast of modern Baghdad. It is traditionally recognised as the palace of Khosrow I

Rhyton in the form of a Bull's Head, 200 B.C.-200 A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Rhyton in the form of a Bull's Head, 200 B.C.-200 A.D

Temple of Vespasian and Arch of Severus, east from Capitol, Rome, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Temple of Vespasian and Arch of Severus, east from Capitol, Rome, Italy, c1909. The Temple of Vespasian, begun by Titus in 79 after Vespasians death

The Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, Iraq
Interesting view (from the rear) of the gigantic vaulted hall (the Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, an ancient Parthian city located southeast of modern Baghdad, Iraq

Relief of Parthians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

The Death of Marcus Licinius Crassus (oil on panel)
489969 The Death of Marcus Licinius Crassus (oil on panel) by Blondeel, Lancelot (c.1495-c.1561); 70.9x56.6 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Feline-Handled Incense Burner, c. 100 (cast bronze)
499542 Feline-Handled Incense Burner, c.100 (cast bronze) by Iranian School; 11.6x30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Exterior view of the mud-and-clay fortification walls of the citadel (photo)
BOO181343 Exterior view of the mud-and-clay fortification walls of the citadel (photo) by Iranian School; Arg-e Bam, Iran; (add.info.: begun probably over 2000 years ago and used until end of c19th; )

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithradates IV, 130-47. Creator: Unknown
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithradates IV, 130-47

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes II, 40-51. Creator: Unknown
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes II, 40-51

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Orodes I, 57-37 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Orodes I, 57-37 BCE

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithridates II the Great of Parthia, 123-88 BCE Reign of King Mithridates II of Parthia

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Bust of King Volagases IV, 192-193. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Bust of King Volagases IV, 192-193

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes, 40-51. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes, 40-51

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899096 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899094 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Rhodogune, 1615 (engraving)
3480553 Rhodogune, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Rhodogune (daughter of the Parthian king Mithridates I) 2nd century BC

The Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome (pen & ink on paper)
449246 The Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome (pen & ink on paper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 19.4x27.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Great King of the Parthians hunts with his tame panthers
746959 The Great King of the Parthians hunts with his tame panthers, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

The Arch of Ctesiphon - Iraq
The gigantic vaulted hall (the Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, an ancient Parthian city located southeast of modern Baghdad. It is traditionally recognised as the palace of Khosrow I. Date: circa 1910s

The Parthians (engraving)
2792648 The Parthians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parthians. Illustration for Chatterbox (1883). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Battle scene, c. 169 (marble) (detail) (see also 198132)
XAM198133 Battle scene, c.169 (marble) (detail) (see also 198132) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Parthian and Dacian weapons and armour
Parthian helmet, ensign and weapons from the Column of Marcus Aurelius 1, Dacian breastplate armour 2, Dacian quiver 3 and Dacian shield 4 (all from Trajans Column)

Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum (engraving)
1622351 Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum)

Battle scene, c. 169 (marble) (detail) (see also 198133)
XAM198132 Battle scene, c.169 (marble) (detail) (see also 198133) by Roman, (2nd century AD); length:146 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Pendant Earring, 1-200 (gold with garnet and pearls)
491174 Pendant Earring, 1-200 (gold with garnet and pearls) by Parthian, (2nd century AD); h:3.80 w:2.90 d:1.30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations Fund; Iranian

Death of Crassus (litho)
STC416065 Death of Crassus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Licinius Crassus (c.115-53 BC)

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899095 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Great King of the Parthians Hunts with his Tame Panthers
STC161104 The Great King of the Parthians Hunts with his Tame Panthers, plate 9 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds)

Heads of Parthian, Persian and American Kings, from coins and jems (engraving)
5200700 Heads of Parthian, Persian and American Kings, from coins and jems (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heads of Parthian)

Parthian with his bow and javelin (engraving)
5200699 Parthian with his bow and javelin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parthian with his bow and javelin)

Peacock Ring, 1-200 (gold and chalcedony)
491173 Peacock Ring, 1-200 (gold and chalcedony) by Parthian, (2nd century AD); h:1.80 w:2.30 d:1.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations Fund; Iranian

Tetradrachm (obverse) of (?) Mithradates I, King of the Parthians (175-138 BC) (silver)
BAL26167 Tetradrachm (obverse) of (?) Mithradates I, King of the Parthians (175-138 BC) (silver) by Persian (2nd century BC); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Persian, out of copyright

Parthian cavalry attacking Roman legionaries (engraving)
5207247 Parthian cavalry attacking Roman legionaries (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parthian cavalry attacking Roman legionaries)

Ewer with a Feline-Shaped Handle, Iran, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Ewer with a Feline-Shaped Handle, Iran, 7th century

ROMAN SIEGE THREAT
Roman troops threaten to use their battering ram against a Parthian town : the residents come out to parley with the besiegers Date: circa 200

Statue of a Parthian princess, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Temple of the Sun, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Acanthus capital, Temple of the Sun, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Ruins of Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Hellenistic temple, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Roma - Roman Forum - Arch of Septimius Severus, 1910. AD203, in honour of his victories over the Parthians. From Cento Vedute Classiche di Roma. [Enrico Verdesi, Rome, 1910]

Assorted Greek and Roman jewelry, 4th century BC-17th century. Greek gold ring, 4th century BC, Gold bracelet, Parthian, 2nd century AD, golden earing, Roman, 3-4th century

The Roman forum and Arch of Septimus Severus, 3rd century
The Roman forum, seen through the arch of Septimus Severus, 3rd century

Cycladic harp-player made of marble
Cycladic harp-player from Keros, made of Parthian marble. From the National Archaeological Museums collection in Athens

Detail of an Etruscan bronze of an Amazon archer, 6th century BC
Detail of an Etruscan bronze of an Amazon archer on horseback, showing the Parthian shot. From Capua, 6th century BC

Bronze coin of the Parthian King Gondophares
Bronze coin of Gondophares, a Parthian king of north-west India. The name Gondophares was apparently held by several Kings

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"Unveiling the Parthian Empire: A Glimpse into Ancient Splendor" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Parthia, a once-mighty empire that left an indelible mark on history. From the grandeur of H. M. S. Poseidon sailing through uncharted waters to the majestic Arch of Ctesiphon standing tall in Iraq, each hint unravels a tale of power and opulence. Journey to Rome, where the Temple of Vespasian and Arch of Severus beckon with their timeless allure. These architectural marvels transport us to an era when empires clashed and civilizations flourished. Explore further east, where The Taq Kisra at Ctesiphon stands as a testament to Parthian ingenuity. Its towering arches whisper secrets from centuries past, inviting us to unravel its mysteries. Delve into historical events like The Death of Marcus Licinius Crassus depicted vividly in oil on panel. This poignant artwork captures the downfall of a Roman general at the hands of formidable Parthian forces. Marvel at intricate craftsmanship with the Feline-Handled Incense Burner, cast in bronze over two millennia ago. Its delicate design reflects both artistic finesse and cultural significance. Witness fortifications that stood strong against invaders as you gaze upon exterior views of mud-and-clay walls surrounding ancient citadels. These structures evoke images of warriors defending their homeland with unwavering determination. Coins portraying kings such as Mithradates IV, Gotarzes II, Orodes I, Phraate IV, and Mithridates II offer glimpses into royal lineage and political power struggles within this enigmatic empire. The Parthians' legacy lives on through these remnants scattered across time and space – relics that unlock stories waiting to be told. Join us on this journey through history's corridors, where the Parthian Empire reigns supreme.