Sasanian Tree of Life Carving at Taq-i Bustan
Item
Title
Sasanian Tree of Life Carving at Taq-i Bustan
Description
This is a carving called the "Tree of Life" at the Sasanian rock reliefs at Taq-i Bustan in Iran. It features a staggered floral pattern which is typical of Sasanian design, also seen in the Green and Red Woven Tapestry Fragment. This pattern is apparent in carvings as well as textiles, supporting the theme that people reinterpret niche patterns across different periods of time. This also supports the idea of incorporating floral ornament as a reference to gardens and nature.
Creator
King Shapur II.
Temporal Coverage
Ca. 4th Century CE.
Spatial Coverage
Kermanshah, Iran.
Type
Image.
Date Created
Unknown.
Source
“Taq-e Bostan, a Must-see on Traveling to Iran,” Iran Travel Blog, Iran Doostan Tours, accessed May 1, 2023, https://irandoostan.com/taq-e-bostan/.
Contributor
Farheen Saiyed.
Rights
Photograph taken by unknown employee at Iran Doostan Tours.
