Sasanian King Hunting Lions

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a circular, beige-colored stone carving with a rectangular hole at the top. The carving features a man on horseback wearing a crown and holding a bow and arrows, with a quiver on his back. He is dressed in a tunic and appears to be hunting lions. The man is positioned centrally, riding a horse that faces right. He holds a bow in his left hand and has a quiver full of arrows on his back. His right arm is extended, and he seems to be shooting an arrow. The horse has a long tail and a flowing mane. On the right side of the carving, two lions are visible: one jumping up towards the horse's hind legs and another below it. The lion on the right has its mouth open, revealing sharp teeth. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The overall scene suggests a depiction of Sasanian King hunting lions.