Shush Collection

The Bride of Creation
Oren Hayman

NJ, Newport Waterfront, Views of NYC with Water's Soul sculpture
2005-309264-01

The lion frieze from King Darius winter palace at Susa, Iran, 1933-1934. Enamelled tile. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

The archers of Kiing Darius, Susa, Iran, 1933-1934
The archers of King Darius, Susa, Iran, 1933-1934. Enameled tiles. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

Persian relief of archers of the Persian Royal Guard
Glazed brick relief of archers of the Persian Royal Guard from the palace of Darius I at Susa, from the Louvres collection

Babylonian terracotta statuette of Astarte
Terracotta statuette of Astarte/Ishtar from Susa, from the Louvres collection

Quiet Please!, 1937 (screen print)
2622284 Quiet Please!, 1937 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a woman putting her finger to her lips)

Family Staying Quiet While Dad is on the Phone, 1952 (screen print)
2622201 Family Staying Quiet While Dad is on the Phone, 1952 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Here They Are! (engraving)
961427 Here They Are! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here They Are! Engraving after original painting by Belisario Gioja (1829-1906)

Two Old Men of Shush, Iran - WWI Xmas card
A rather unusual Christmas Greetings postcard, featuring a World War One era soldier (serving on the Mesopotamian front) in patriotic pose before an inset view of two old men of Shush - the capital

Susa, Khuzestan, Iran, c1890. View of the ancient city of Susa or Shush, which was the administrative capital of the Persian king Darius I

Persian enamelled brick archer, 6th century BC
Persian enamelled brick archer from the Royal Guard. Originally from the Palace of Darius at Susa, from the Louvres collection, 6th century BC

Persian enamelled brick Griffon, 6th century BC
Persian enamelled brick Griffon, from the palace of Dairus at Susa, from the Louvres collection, 6th century BC

Persian lion mounted on a wheeled carriage
Lion mounted on a wheeled carriage made of calcite and bitumen, from Susa

Iran - Shush Castle - Susa
Shush Castle (Chateau de Suse) in the ruins of the ancient city of Susa (Shush) in the Khuzestan Province of Iran. Constructed by French archaeologist Jean-Marie Jacques de Morgan as a secure base

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

Detail of Victory Stele of Naram-Sin, king of Akkad, depicting king trampling his enemies, from Shush (ancient Susa)
Akkadian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Victory Stele of Naram-Sin, king of Akkad, 2250 b.C. height 2 m. From Shush, ancient Susa, Iran. Detail: the king trampling his enemies

Choqa Zanbil, Iran
Irans UNESCO listed site Choqa Zanbil from the ancient Elamite complex. Also an example of Ziggurat architecture

Reconstruction by French archaeologist Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy of the palace of Artaxerxes II Mnemon, Achaemenian king of Persia 404-359 BC, at Susa (Shush, Iran). Engraving 1891

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

King Meli-Shipak kudurru (boundary stone) recording gift of lands to son Marduk-apla-iddina
Kassite civilization, 13th century b.C. King Meli-Shipak kudurru (boundary stone), recording the gift of lands to his son Marduk-apla-iddina and depicting the symbols of Babylonian deities

Black limestone Nazimaruttash kudurru (boundary stone) stone, depicting god Marduk
Kassite civilization, 13th century b.C. Black limestone Nazimaruttash kudurru (boundary stone) stone, depicting god Marduk. Copy made under the Kingdom of Marduk-apal-iddina

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"Shush: A Silent Symphony of History and Art" Step into the world of ancient Persia, where whispers echo through time. The lion frieze from King Darius' winter palace at Susa, Iran transports us back to 1933-1934, a glimpse into regal grandeur frozen in stone. As we wander further, the archers of King Darius come alive before our eyes. These skilled warriors stand tall in Susa, their presence etched on Persian reliefs that tell tales of bravery and might. In the midst of this historical tapestry, a screen print titled "Quiet Please. " captures a moment frozen in 1937. It reminds us that silence holds its own power amidst chaos—a gentle reminder to hush and listen. Fast forward to 1952, as we witness a family staying quiet while dad is on the phone. This screen print encapsulates an era when patience prevailed over instant gratification—an art long forgotten in today's fast-paced world. Ah. Behold "Here They Are. " An engraving that unveils secrets hidden within its intricate lines—whispering stories untold for centuries past. Traveling even further back in time, we encounter two old men from Shush during World War I—a poignant image captured on a Christmas card. Their aged faces speak volumes without uttering a word—the wisdom engraved upon their features transcends language barriers. Susa itself emerges like a phoenix from c1890 photographs—Khuzestan's crown jewel beckoning us with its timeless allure. Its ruins whisper tales lost to history but preserved within these frames frozen by time's embrace. Delicate enamelled brick archers from the 6th century BC showcase Persian craftsmanship at its finest—their vibrant colors still vivid after millennia have passed. Alongside them stands an enigmatic griffon—an emblematic creature guarding ancient secrets shrouded by time's veil.