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Fly swatter
(منشة ذباب)

Title	Fly swatter
Title Original	منشة ذباب
Publication Date:	XII century
Publication Place	- Bumler Group
Subject	Cast bronze, engraved, inlaid, openwork
Type	Other
Language	Undetermined
Digital	Yes
Manuscript	No
Physical Dimensions	لارتفاع : 347 مم ، القطر : 19 مم ( من الأسفل) – 5.7 مم (من الأعلى)
Library:	Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID	BC 5337
Record ID	object;EPM;de;Mus23;16;ar
Library Location	Bumler Group
Date	XII century
Notes	This conical tubular piece is made of cast copper alloy and combines metalworking techniques, where engraved bands with inscriptions inlaid with copper and silver mark the upper end and the lower end. The inscription line has elongated ends that bear faces engraved in silver inlay. Perforated work distinguishes the main section of the axis. There is a representation of 12 animals arranged in four rows, each row containing three animals of a specific type against a background of spiraling climbing plants. The bottom is surrounded by representations of seated figures immersed in a profile, and on the second level we see a phoenix followed by a falcon, and above it is a scene of an animal hunting, perhaps a leopard attacking an ibex. Aside from the phoenix, which could be interpreted as a symbol of sovereignty, the animals belong to the realm of the royal hunt and the ancient times of the court. The fragile design of the openwork also means that the piece was probably intended not to be treated with physical force but as an ornamental souvenir. The conical shape is suitable for holding a bundle of peacock or ostrich feathers and serves as a handle for a fly swatter. Aside from its practical use, fly swatter belongs as symbols of the ancient Persian royal class, as shown in the reliefs in Khosrow’s palace in Persepolis. During all Islamic eras, fans were used in memorial rituals and royal occasions. Here, especially during official occasions, a servant would stand behind the ruler to blow fresh air for him with the fan and prevent About flies.
Sample Text	“Fly Swatter” within Discover Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;de;Mus23;16;ar

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Fly swatter

(منشة ذباب)

Publication Date XII century

Publication Place - Bumler Group

Subject Cast bronze, engraved, inlaid, openwork

Type Other

Language Undetermined

Digital Yes

Manuscript No

Physical Dimensions لارتفاع : 347 مم ، القطر : 19 مم ( من الأسفل) – 5.7 مم (من الأعلى)

Library Museum With No Frontiers

Library Asset ID BC 5337

Record ID object;EPM;de;Mus23;16;ar

Library Location Bumler Group

Date XII century

Notes This conical tubular piece is made of cast copper alloy and combines metalworking techniques, where engraved bands with inscriptions inlaid with copper and silver mark the upper end and the lower end. The inscription line has elongated ends that bear faces engraved in silver inlay. Perforated work distinguishes the main section of the axis. There is a representation of 12 animals arranged in four rows, each row containing three animals of a specific type against a background of spiraling climbing plants. The bottom is surrounded by representations of seated figures immersed in a profile, and on the second level we see a phoenix followed by a falcon, and above it is a scene of an animal hunting, perhaps a leopard attacking an ibex. Aside from the phoenix, which could be interpreted as a symbol of sovereignty, the animals belong to the realm of the royal hunt and the ancient times of the court. The fragile design of the openwork also means that the piece was probably intended not to be treated with physical force but as an ornamental souvenir. The conical shape is suitable for holding a bundle of peacock or ostrich feathers and serves as a handle for a fly swatter. Aside from its practical use, fly swatter belongs as symbols of the ancient Persian royal class, as shown in the reliefs in Khosrow’s palace in Persepolis. During all Islamic eras, fans were used in memorial rituals and royal occasions. Here, especially during official occasions, a servant would stand behind the ruler to blow fresh air for him with the fan and prevent About flies.

Sample Text “Fly Swatter” within Discover Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;de;Mus23;16;ar