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Document Details : Title: A Survey on the Flower Species Depicted on the Reliefs of Tang-i Qandil and Barm-i Dilak 1 Author(s): SANGARI, Esmaeil , TAVAKOLIAN, Mohammad , MOGHADDAS, Amirhossein Journal: Iranica Antiqua Volume: 60 Date: 2025 Pages: 201-223 DOI: 10.2143/IA.60.0.3295697 Abstract : Sassanid reliefs showcase a variety of themes, including the investiture of the diadem, hunting scenes, acts of prayer, military encounters, and the reception of tribute from vanquished foes. A distinct sub-theme emerges in the Barm-i Dilak 1 and Tang-i Qandil reliefs: the royal family’s excursions. A key subject of discussion regarding these reliefs is the object being exchanged between the king and queen. There are different theories about the nature of this object, but most researchers agree that it is a flower, although what kind of flower it could be is still a matter of debate. However, lotus (Golak), pomegranate flower, and Persian Iris (Iris persicus) are the most serious proposed species. Utilizing a descriptive-analytical and comparative methodology, this article investigates the relationship between flowers indigenous to Iran, specifically the province of Fars (Persis), and the floral motifs present on Bram-i Dilak I and Tang-i Qandil. This analysis considers the accounts of geographers from the early Islamic centuries alongside the climatic conditions conducive to the growth of these Iranian species. |
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