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Horseman spearing a boar
Near Eastern, Iranian, Persian
Sasanian
650–750
Findspot: Iran, Rayy (Chal Turkhan), CC-11, 12, p.r. 6, 12, 18, 19; 7 SW cen. CW
Medium/Technique
Stucco
Dimensions
Overall: 37.7 x 34.5 x 5 cm (14 13/16 x 13 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Weight: 17.6 lbs
Weight: 17.6 lbs
Credit Line
University Museum—M. F. A. Persian Expedition
Accession Number39.488
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStucco plaque of a horseman spearing a boar. It is done in high raised relief. Many details are incised. It is badly damaged. Portions are missing. It is backed with plaster.
Provenance1936, excavated at Rayy (Chal Turkhan, in present-day Iran), by the University Museum-M.F.A. Persian Expedition; 1939, assigned to the MFA as part of the division of excavated objects. (Accession Date: January 12, 1939)