Parthian Empire

Parthian coins

[Parthian silver drachma] 1. Early Parthian silver drachma. Perhaps with head of Mithradates I (ca. 171-138 B.C.) He is clean shaven in the Hellenistic fashion.
[ Parthian coin with Mithradates II and Arsaces] 2. Parthian coin with Mithradates II (128-88 B.C.) on recto. The verso shows Arsaces, the deified Parthian Urfather.
[Parthian coin] 3. Silver Parthian coin showing bearded ruler with diadem, and on reverse an enthroned figure with a bow. Greek inscription. Tillya-tepe necropolis in early Kushan Bactria.

Parthian jewelry

[Parthian silver drachma] 1. a) Nihawad. Belt buckle piece with an eagle and its prey in a medallion, inset with turquoise (1-2nd c. A.D.) (New York: Metropolitan Musuem of Art). b) Deilaman. Necklaces with stones and animals, 2-3rd c. A.D. (New York: Rabenour Coll.). c) Nippur. Mesopotamian ear rings in form of concentric circles. 3rd c. A.D. Gold 2.2," and based on an Achaemenid model. (Philadelphia: Univ. Pennsylvania Museum).

Dura Europos frescoes

[Fresco. Sacrifice of Conon, Dura Europa] 1. Fresco. Sacrifice of Conon. Temple of the Palmyrene gods. 1st. c. A.D. Graeco-Iranian style.
[Fresco. Horseman hunting onagers. Dura Europa] 2. Fresco. Horseman hunting onagers. Dura Europos, Mesopotamia, Parthia. 2nd c. A.D. 6.5' wide. (Paris: Louvre)
[Fresco. Dura Synagogue] 3. Fresco. Dura Synagogue. The Ark of the Covenant in temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines. 245-256 A.D. Dura Europos, Mesopotamia, Parthia. 59" tall. (Damascus Museum). Three stages in story are presented simultaneously, which is typical of third century narrative art. Dagon statue falls; sacred utensils are scattered; ark being removed from temple.