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Fath Ali Shah (1762–1834), the secong Qajar King of Persia from 1797 to 1834, nephew and successor of Aga Muhammad Khan, founder of the Qajar dynasty. Around 1805, Iran. Oil on canvas,227 x 131 cm
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Fath Ali Shah (1762–1834), the secong Qajar King of Persia from 1797 to 1834, ne...

Nasser-al-Din Shah (1831-1896), Qajar King of Persia End of the 18th century; Iran, Teharan Oil on canvas; 36cm x 22,5cm MAO 776
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Nasser-al-Din Shah (1831-1896), Qajar King of Persia End of the 18th century;...

The fire ordeal of Siyavush. Siyavush proves his innocence by passing unharmed through a fire. Siyavush was one of the legendary Persian heroes of the Shahnama. According to Firdawsi's poem, the prince was forced to pass through a mountain of fire to prove his innocence when his stepmother falsely accused him of having tried to seduce her. Despite successfully passing this ordeal, Siyavush was later falsely accused of another crime and killed, and is consequently one of the great martyrs of Persian legend. An episode from Firdawsi's poem Shahnama. Title of Work: Miscellany of Iskandar Sultan. Southern Iran, 1410-1411 Shelfmark: Add. 27261 Page Folio Number: f.295v
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The fire ordeal of Siyavush. Siyavush proves his innocence by passing unharmed...

The court of Fath 'Ali Shah (1771 - 1834), the second Qajar King of Persia, with foreign ambassadors, 1816. Group portrait. From a reduced copy of the Nigaristan mural. Watercolour; 1816-1820. Shelfmark: Add.Or.1241
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The court of Fath 'Ali Shah (1771 - 1834), the second Qajar King of Persia, with...

An aged Mullah. Opaque watercolour and gold on paper India or Pakistan; ca. 1615 Artist: Farrukh Beg, born ca. 1545 - died active 38.6 cm x 25.1 cm (page), 16.8 cm x 11.1 cm (picture only) Museum Number: IM.10-1925
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An aged Mullah. Opaque watercolour and gold on paper India or Pakistan; ca. 16...

Apollo of Veio. Etruscan, terracotta; 6th century BCE. See also 03-05-06/40, 41
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Apollo of Veio. Etruscan, terracotta; 6th century BCE. See also 03-05-06/40, 4...

Imaginary portrait of the poet Homer.Greek sculptors produced many imaginary portraits of Homer; this one corresponds to a Hellenistic sculpture. Marble E 76
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Imaginary portrait of the poet Homer.Greek sculptors produced many imaginary...

Portrait of Empress Agrippina Minor(?)(15 BCE-59 BCE) around 44 BCE. Marble,H: 26 cm Ma 1232 Although this portrait has the hairdo of Agrippina Minor,it is not certain that it is the Empress.
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Portrait of Empress Agrippina Minor(?)(15 BCE-59 BCE) around 44 BCE. Marble,H:...

Portrait of Marc Aurel as a child.Found in Gabies, sculpted in Italy,second quarter 2nd century CE. Marble,H:26,5 cm Ma 1178
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Portrait of Marc Aurel as a child.Found in Gabies, sculpted in Italy,second...

Portrait of Marc Aurel as a child.Found in Gabies, sculpted in Italy,second quarter 2nd century CE. Marble,H:26,5 cm Ma 1178
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Portrait of Marc Aurel as a child.Found in Gabies, sculpted in Italy,second...

Portrait of Germanicus,(15 BCE-19 CE),Roman General, adopted by Emperor Tiberius in 4 CE. Marble,from Cordoba,Spain, H:50 cm Ma 3135
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Portrait of Germanicus,(15 BCE-19 CE),Roman General, adopted by Emperor Tiber...

Caesar Caligula. Marble bust, H: 47 cm Inv. MA 1234
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Caesar Caligula. Marble bust, H: 47 cm...