Basım Tarihi
1850
Basım Yeri
Iran (made) -
Konu
Woodwork
Tür
Diğer
Dil
Belirlenmemiş dil
Dijital
Evet
Yazma
Hayır
Fiziksel Boyutlar
Height: 21cm, Length: 13cm
Kütüphane
Victoria and Albert Museum
Demirbaş Numarası
731:1-1876
Kayıt Numarası
731:1-1876
Lokasyon
Middle East Section
Tarih
1850
Notlar
Major R. Murdoch Smith discusses the Iranian town of Abadeh (between Isfahan and Shiraz) as being the main centre of Persian wood carving during the period of 1800-1900. This town was famous for its elaborately carved spoons (qashuq) and small boxes, in particular, all made of either pear or lime wood, and carved with a common pocket-knife. The scene carved on this mirror box depicts Majnun in the wilderness, in a state of emaciation derived from his longing desire to be with his love, Layla. This story was popularised by the Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi in the 10th century, and has since remained a popular source of artistic inspiration.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Pearwood; carved
Parçalar
Mirror Case, Lid
Fiziksel açıklama
Rectangular shaped mirror case with sliding lid, carved of pearwood, depicting an emaciated Majnun seated in the wilderness surrounded by animals, with a bearded elderly man kneeling at his side. The bottom of the case is carved in relief with diverse floral sprays stemming from a single vegetal tuft, with perched birds. Mirror missing.
