Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Animals Cheetah Ox Lion Ass (Animal)
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 53cm, Width: 88cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.111-1929
Record ID
T.111-1929
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
This fragment of silk was once part of a cope. This type of sleeveless hooded vestment was worn by priests at certain Christian church ceremonies. The rows of decorative motifs here include one showing a cheetah attacking a wild ass. The other shows an ox being mauled by a lion-like beast with a fantastic tail. Such depictions of animal combat are a common feature of the art created in Iran under Safavid rule (1501-1732). They appear in a variety of media, from manuscript painting to textiles like this silk.
Tarihsel bağlam
Depictions of animal combat have been popular in the art of the Middle East for thousands of years. They are quite common in the arts of Safavid Iran, from manuscript painting to textiles like this.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Silk, lampas-woven Silk (Textile) Weaving
Fiziksel açıklama
An irregularly shaped fragment of lampas-woven silk with a design of animal combats.
Üslup
Safavid
