Taq-e-Bostan

The Sasanian reliefs at Taq-e-Bostan, near Kermanshah, include exquisite carvings of hunting and royal investiture. Probably carved during the reign of Khusrau II (r. 593-628 C.E.), the deep archway, or iwan, is flanked by panels depicting the king, accompanied by a large entourage, hunting stags and boars.

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  Relief of heavily armored horseman with lance and quiver
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  King Khusro on horseback pursuing stags
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  Elephant included in royal hunting entourage
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  King with umbrella-bearing attendant and court musicians and butchers preparing stags
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  King taking aim from boat at boars in marsh
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  Hunt scene in marsh with fleeing and slain boars