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oriental institution lion | Highlights from the Collection: Iran Ancient Jewels, Bijoux Art Nouveau, Ancient Persia, Architectural Sculpture, University Of Chicago, Persian Empire, Ancient Persian, Persian Culture, The University Of Chicago

A major portion of the Oriental Institute's important collection of Iranian objects comes from its own excavations. Prehistoric materials are particularly well represented as the result of three seasons of work begun in 1932 at the site of Tall-i-Bakun in the plain of Persepolis and twelve seasons in the 1960's and 1970's at Chogha Mish in modern Khuzestan. The museum houses a rich collection of Achaemenid art - including monumental architectural sculptures - that were obtained as divisions…

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