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File:Sassanid shield-boss by Nickmard Khoey.jpg

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Artist Nickmard Khoey
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English: This gilt silver Sassanid shield boss was originally riveted onto the centre of a shield and depicts a lion. It dates to the 6-7th century AD and is now on display in the Persian Empire collection of the British Museum.
Date 18 September 2008
Source/Photographer http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickmard/2886679005/in/set-72157607483985460/

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