Archers_frieze_Darius_palace_Louvre_AOD487.jpg

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Description
English: Lancers, detail from the archers' frieze in Darius' palace in Susa . Glazed siliceous bricks, c. 510 BC.
Español: Detalle del friso de los arqueros del palacio de Darío.
Français : Lancier, détail de la frise des archers du palais de Darius à Suse . Briques silicieuses à glaçure, vers 510 av. J.-C.
institution QS:P195,Q19675
Current location
Department of Oriental Antiquities, Sully wing, ground floor, room 12b
Accession number
AOD 487
Credit line Old fund; restored in 1999–2000 with the help of HSBC France
Source/Photographer Jastrow (2005)
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