BBCNEWS Epic Iran September 13, 2021 00:38:00
Many of them show the king hunting — but all of them show some elements of zoroastrian iconography symbolism, because by this time, of course, zoroastrian had become the state religion of iran. there's a variety of materials, of course, ranging from ceramics to metal—work, to gold. and objects are engraved or carved out of stone and glass, as well, of course. we have very complicated bronze castings — and those testify to the skill of the craftsmen at that very, very early date.