Anahita

ancient societychilddivinemotherprotection

Bronze

300-500 CE

Iran

Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah

Details

Culture/Civilisation

Ancient Iran

Theme

Ancient Societies

Subtheme

Frailties of childhood

Case Title

The Protecting Gods

Display Location

Coomaraswamy Hall

Findspot

Iran

Measurements

102.7 x 27 cm

Accession Number

LNS 1627 M

Description

Anahita was the Persian goddess of fertility, healing and wisdom. Her worship continued after the introduction of the monotheistic Zoroastrian faith. She is dressed in a flowing gown, cloak, and distinctive Persian headdress.

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