✨ 𝐗𝐞𝐫𝐱𝐞𝐬 𝐈 | 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 – 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 ✨
The King of Kings who commanded the largest empire the world had ever seen. 👑🏛️ This commanding bust captures Xerxes I (c. 519–465 BC) – the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, the ruler who embodied the power, ambition, and majesty of ancient Persia . A builder of legendary cities, a commander of vast armies, and a central figure in the Greco-Persian Wars, his name has echoed through history for over two millennia . A symbol of imperial authority, architectural vision, and the enduring legacy of one of history's greatest civilizations. Perfect for home offices, studies, historical collections, and lovers of ancient Persian heritage.
✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 :
1x Xerxes I – King of Kings Bust ✅
Ready to display – no assembly required ✅
✅ 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 📏:
Choose the perfect scale for your space:
Size Height
Extra Small 12 cm / 4.7 inches
Small 17 cm / 6.7 inches
Medium 20 cm / 7.9 inches
Large 22 cm / 8.6 inches
Extra Large 25 cm / 9.8 inches
XL 30 cm / 11.8 inches
𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 😊
✅ "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬" 👑:
Xerxes I was the fourth king of the Achaemenid Empire, ruling from 486 to 465 BC . He inherited a vast empire from his father, Darius the Great, stretching from the Indus Valley to the Aegean Sea . His reign was marked by monumental building projects at Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the empire, including the construction of the Hall of a Hundred Columns and the Gate of All Nations . He is perhaps best known for his massive invasion of Greece in 480 BC, a campaign that would be immortalized in the writings of Herodotus and the films of modern cinema .
Key Achievements:
The Achaemenid Empire – Ruled the largest empire in the world at its height
Building at Persepolis – Commissioned some of the most magnificent structures of the ancient world
The Gate of All Nations – A monumental gateway welcoming dignitaries from across the empire
The Hall of a Hundred Columns – A vast audience hall reflecting imperial power
The Greco-Persian Wars – His invasion of Greece, including the famous battles of Thermopylae and Salamis
✅ "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝" 🏛️:
This bust is inspired by the iconic reliefs and sculptures of Xerxes discovered at Persepolis . The ancient carvings depict him with his distinctive beard, regal attire, and the commanding presence of a ruler accustomed to absolute authority :
The Royal Beard – A symbol of wisdom and kingly power
The Crown and Regalia – Reflecting his status as King of Kings
The Statuesque Presence – Of a ruler who commanded the largest empire in the world
The Imperial Bearing – A tribute to one of history's most powerful monarchs
✅ "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫" 🏛️:
Xerxes completed many of the magnificent building projects begun by his father Darius. The reliefs at Persepolis, including those from the Hall of a Hundred Columns, depict the king leaving the hall with his attendants, exuding power and authority . These carvings provide valuable insights into Persian art, culture, and the complex hierarchy of the Achaemenid court .
✅ "𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬" ✨:
Xerxes's influence is still felt today:
Persepolis – His building projects are among the most magnificent ruins in the world
The Achaemenid Empire – His rule represented the height of Persian power
The Greco-Persian Wars – His invasion of Greece became a defining moment in Western history
Cultural Heritage – His image and legacy are preserved in art and literature
✅ "𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬" 📖:
The Gate of All Nations – His monumental gateway at Persepolis welcomed dignitaries from across the empire
The Hall of a Hundred Columns – He completed this vast audience hall, a symbol of imperial power
The Battle of Thermopylae – His invasion of Greece was famously resisted by King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans
His namesake – The biblical book of Esther refers to him as Ahasuerus
✅ "𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬" 💬:
"I am Xerxes, the Great King, King of Kings, King of the lands of many nations." – Achaemenid inscription
"The power of the Persian king was absolute, and his word was law." – Historian's reflection
✅ "𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬" 🏠:
This sculpture brings ancient Persian history to:
Home offices and personal studies – A daily reminder of imperial authority
Ancient history collections – Among your Persian and Achaemenid memorabilia
World history enthusiasts – Celebrating the great civilizations of antiquity
Home libraries and bookshelves – Alongside histories of the ancient world
Office desks and executive spaces – The spirit of leadership and vision
Birthday gifts – For the history lover in your life
✅ "𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝟑𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲" 🛠️:
Meticulously crafted using precision 3D printing technology and finished by hand. Every detail – from the royal beard to the imperial bearing – is rendered with care, capturing the King of Kings.
✅ "𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐋𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥" 🌿:
Crafted from high-quality PLA – a plant-based plastic derived from corn starch. It is not only recyclable but also biodegradable, offering an environmentally conscious choice for collectors.
✅ "𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞" 🎨:
Standard finishes available – classic stone-effect, terracotta, bronze, marble-effect, or Persian colours (gold, turquoise, and deep blue). We also welcome custom colour requests. Contact us to discuss bringing this great king to life in your preferred palette!
⚠️ "𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 :" Please note that the colour may appear slightly different on your screen or in person due to variations in monitor settings and lighting conditions.
📏 "𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:"
• 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥: High-Quality 3D-Printed PLA+
• 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: Xerxes I (c. 519–465 BC) – King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire
• 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬: King of Kings, Great King, Builder of Persepolis
• 𝐄𝐫𝐚: Achaemenid Persia / 5th Century BC
• 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Persepolis, Greco-Persian Wars, Gate of All Nations
• 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Royal beard, imperial regalia, commanding presence
• 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡: Various colours available (select at checkout or message for custom)
• 𝐔𝐬𝐞: Decorative sculpture / Ancient history collectible / Office desk decor
🎁 "𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫:"
• Ancient Persian and Achaemenid history enthusiasts
• World history and ancient civilization collectors
• Iranian and Persian heritage lovers
• Home libraries, studies, and office desks
• Unique, thoughtful gifts for history lovers
• Birthday gifts for history professors
• Anyone fascinated by the grandeur of ancient Persia
⚠️ "𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:"
• This item is 3D printed, so minor layer lines or subtle imperfections may be visible – this is part of the charm of a handmade, non-molded piece.
• Intended for indoor display. Handle with care to preserve delicate details.
• Custom Orders: If you would like this bust in other sizes or colours, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're happy to accommodate your vision!
✨ "𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝟑𝐃"
This ancient tribute is brought to life in our UK workshop, where we fuse a passion for Persian history, Achaemenid heritage, and sculptural tradition with precision 3D printing. Every piece celebrates the rulers who built the great empires of antiquity – and whose legacies continue to inspire wonder. 🇬🇧
🛠️ "𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞"
Each Xerxes I bust is printed fresh for your order, ensuring top quality and reducing waste. Your unique historical piece is prepared with dedicated attention within 1–2 business days.
📦 "𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭"
𝐔𝐊 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬: Please allow 2-3 days for delivery after processing.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬: Please allow 1–2 weeks for creation and delivery.
We carefully package each bust to ensure it arrives safely – and ready to command your shelf.
💬 "𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬? Feel free to message us anytime – we'd love to help create the perfect piece for your collection