Yazar
Unknown
Basım Tarihi
1208
Basım Yeri
Kashan (made) -
Konu
Polo Players Birds Leaves Horses
Tür
Diğer
Dil
Belirlenmemiş dil
Dijital
Evet
Yazma
Hayır
Fiziksel Boyutlar
Diameter: 35.2cm
Kütüphane
Victoria and Albert Museum
Demirbaş Numarası
C.51-1952
Kayıt Numarası
C.51-1952
Lokasyon
Middle East Section
Tarih
1208
Notlar
The verses surrounding the polo player on this dish suggest that he represents an unattainable object of desire. One poem reads: âIt has not been my habit, where lust is concerned, To speak of the pain in my heart to anyone. Despite this, I wish to say one thing: I have died for love of you! Respond to my cry for help!â In many Islamic societies, scenes containing humans and animals were a common type of decoration in non-religious contexts. The source of this imagery was usually poetry, the most highly esteemed form of secular literature. Luxury copies of narrative poems were often illustrated with fine paintings, and the more familiar episodes were depicted on palace walls and objects. Love lyrics accompanied portrayals of beautiful young men and women. Odes in praise of the ruler inspired enthronement scenes. The recitation of poems at court was depicted, as were princely activities such as hunting and, as here, playing polo.
Örnek Metin
amorous poetry Note Persian; around outside of central composition
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware with lustre decoration Fritware Lustre-Painted
Fiziksel açıklama
White bowl with lustre-painted figure of a polo player on a horse, surrounded by dense ornament including conch-like leaves and birds.
Üslup
Kashan