Publication Date
The middle of the twelfth century to the beginning of the thirteenth century AH / late nineteenth century AD
Publication Place
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Saint Louis Art Museum
Subject
Silk, cotton, metallic threads
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الطول :345.4 سم × العرض : 406.4 سم × القطر : 406.4 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
132:1929a,b
Record ID
object;EPM;us;Mus24;23;ar
Library Location
Saint Louis Art Museum
Date
The middle of the twelfth century to the beginning of the thirteenth century AH / late nineteenth century AD
Notes
The tent includes eight continuous facades, each measuring 211 cm x 135 cm, and an octagonal canopy made up of eight triangular pieces. The outer layer is simply woven from cotton and embroidered with silk threads and metal threads, and the inner surface is lined with woven silk facings. The outer surface of the tent is made of simple woven cotton (uncoloured) that is resistant to sunlight and resists damage due to rain, while the inner surface is lined with less durable silk fabric of a luxurious type. The shape of this small pavilion tent is completely reminiscent of the shape of the Iranian octagonal tomb structures in the Middle Ages, or gunbads, which were made in the form of separate, decorated bricks. They usually include corner columns or tent poles, and one of the wall facades is designed to open as an entrance. The central part of each wall facade is provided. With a mesh fabric that clearly mimics Persian wood or metal meshwork. The design gives a lot of shade and privacy combined with great air movement and the front of the door can be closed to achieve more privacy.
Sample Text
“Small octagonal pavilion” within Discover the collections of Islamic art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;us;Mus24;23;ar
