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Sassanian metalwork from the 4th century CE, perhaps the reign of Shapur II (309-379 CE). The identity of the king depicted in relief or sculpture is usually determined by comparison with representations found on coins. There is no exact parallel in this case.
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Cite This Work
APA Style
Art, M. M. o. (2020, February 25). Sassanian King. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11937/sassanian-king/
Chicago Style
Art, Metropolitan Museum of. "Sassanian King." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 25, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11937/sassanian-king/.
MLA Style
Art, Metropolitan Museum of. "Sassanian King." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 25 Feb 2020. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
