Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Atefeh Ghazi ¹
• Kazem Mollazadeh ²

¹ Bu_Ali Sina university

² Bu_Ali Sina University

Abstract

The Achaemenid Empire, as one of the most significant dynasties in Iran, has left behind numerous artistic remains, including jewelry. Inlay work was among the most remarkable techniques employed during this era to enhance the color, value, and aesthetic appeal of jewelry. Due to the fact that only a small number of these artifacts have been excavated legally, available information about Achaemenid jewelry remains limited. This article aims to explore the techniques and methods used in creating inlaid Achaemenid jewelry by analyzing expert perspectives and employing modern tools to examine the styles and craftsmanship of the period. Furthermore, understanding the historical background of inlay techniques has contributed to clarifying the origins and identifying the artisans involved in early jewelry-making practices. Despite the scarcity of sources, our findings suggest that inlaid jewelry may have been produced using two primary methods: the use of adhesives or the creation of recessed cells in gold to secure the stones.

Keywords

• Achaemenid Period
• Achaemenid Inlay Work
• Achaemenid Jewelry
• Achaemenid Metalwork

Main Subjects

• Indigenous Knowledge