Bust of a Sasanian King , 5th-7th century
Bronze

Two (very similar) kings, one better preserved than the other, or two representations of kingship? The beautiful crown probably represents different symbols of Zoroastrian deity.
Original height 32cms
Louvre, Paris, France. MAO 112

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