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Excavation of Assur (Iraq): Wall Decoration with Geometric Ornamentation [drawing]
Excavation of Assur (Iraq): Wall Decoration with Geometric Ornamentation [drawing]
North of Iran: Ceramic Vessel with Incised Ornamentation [graphic]
North of Iran: Ceramic Vessel with Incised Ornamentation [graphic]
North of Iran: Ceramic Vessel with Incised Ornamentation, [graphic]
Linjan District (Iran): Pir-i Bakran Mausoleum: Detail View of Carved Stucco Ornamentation...
Damascus (Syria): Qaymari Maristan: View of Ornamental Roundel [graphic]
Sassanid Ware with Incised and Applied Ornamentation [graphic]
Sassanid Ware with Applied Ornamentation [graphic]
Two Earthenware Vessels with Painted Ornamentation [graphic]
Deep Parthian Silver Bowl with Incised Ornamentation [graphic]
Deep Parthian Silver Bowl with Incised Ornamentation [graphic]
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