نویسنده
Unknown
محل انتشار
Iran (made) -
موضوع
Animals Cheetah Ox Lion Ass (Animal)
نوع
دیگر
زبان
نامشخص
دیجیتال
بله
نسخه خطی
خیر
ابعاد فیزیکی
Length: 53cm, Width: 88cm
کتابخانه
Victoria and Albert Museum
شناسه دارایی کتابخانه
T.111-1929
شماره ثبت
T.111-1929
محل کتابخانه
Middle East Section
یادداشتها
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
