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Mesopotamia and Iran in the Parthian and Sasanian Periods Hardcover – December 1, 2000

by John Curtis (Author)
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The fourth in a series of books containing papers taken from seminars in honour of Vladimir Lukonin discussing the relationships between Mesopotamia and Iran from earliest times through to the introduction of the Sasanian and Parthian dynasties. Previous books dealt with the periods c.3500-1600BC, 1600-539BC and 539-331BC, this one takes us through to the seventh century AD. (All volumes are available excluding one - 1600-539BC-, the reissue of which is under consideration.) Contents: Introduction (John Curtis) ; Parthian and Sasanian History of Iran (Richard N Frye) ; Parthian Culture and Costume (Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis) ; The Rock Reliefs of Sasanian Iran (Georgina Herrmann) ; Sasanian Silver Vessels (Prudence O Harper) ; Mesopotamia in the Sasanian Period (St John Simpson) ; Sasanian Art beyond the Persian World
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    British Museum Press
  4. Publication date
    December 1, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780714111469
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0714111469
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John Curtis is Keeper of Special Middle East Projects at the British Museum and a Fellow of the British Academy. His personal research interests focus on the archaeology and history of Iraq and Iran, c.1000-330 BC. He is the author of a number of books including An Examination of Late Assyrian Metalwork, Ancient Persia, The Oxus Treasure, Forgotten Empire (with Nigel Tallis) and The Horse: From Arabia to Royal Ascot (with Nigel Tallis).

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0714111465
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ British Museum Press; First Edition (December 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780714111469
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0714111469
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview with good map
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Great overview. Well organized with good illustrations and photographs of major artifacts and rock reliefs. The two maps are better the found in most larger more detailed studies.
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