Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period
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Framed Print of Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period
5894010 Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period, late 12th century (stone-paste painted under glaze and over glaze with enamel) by Persian School, (12th century); 12x11.2x11.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: This celebrated beaker is the only known object from the Islamic world that is illustrated with a complete narrative cycle from the Shahnama, the Persian Book of Kings. Organized in horizontal bands, the small but highly detailed images recount the adventures of Bizhan and Manizha, beginning with Firdawsis beloved telling the story. The climax in the narrative appears in the lower register and depicts Rustam rescuing Bizhan from the pit where he has been imprisoned by the Turanian king Afrasiyab, Manizhas evil father. This pictorial cycle predates any other depictions of the Bizhan and Manizha romance by some one hundred years.); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Purchase - Charles Lang Freer Endowment; Iranian, out of copyright. © Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Purchase - Charles Lang Freer Endowment / Bridgeman Images
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Afrasiyab Band Bands Beaker Bijan Bizhan Camel Camels Cycle Decorations East Eastern Epic Manizha Middle Mina I Minai Motif Narrative Period Pictorial Rituals Rustam Saljuq Scenes Seljuk Shahnama Shahnameh Stone Paste Stoneware Ware
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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