Caption

Ram, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, 1st half of the 19th century. Sculpture: animal figurine of a ram. Materials/technique: decorated on the back with medallions and palmettes with floral ornament; geometric motifs; horns. Dimensions: height 22.5 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 9.0 cm; weight 0.64 kg. Categories: Islamic art; sculptures; animals; figurines; rams., A dark metallic sculpture of an animal-like figure standing on a reflective surface, shown from the rear three-quarter view, with a rounded body, slender legs, and a long neck rising to a stylized head with curled horns; the surface shows decorative etched spiral and geometric patterns in lighter metallic tones, with areas of subtle wear and patina; the overall colors visible are dark gray, silver, and hints of muted gold against a pale gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A22_488

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98.3Mb (1.3Mb) / 19.1in x 20.0in / 5725 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ram Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 1st half 19th century Sculpture animal figurine ram Materials technique decorated back medallions palmettes floral ornament geometric motifs horns Dimensions height 22.5 cm width 20.5 cm depth 9.0 cm weight 0.64 kg Categories Islamic art sculptures animals figurines rams dark metallic sculpture animal- figure standing reflective surface shown rear three-quarter view rounded body slender legs long neck rising stylized head curled horns surface decorative etched spiral geometric patterns lighter metallic tones areas subtle wear patina colors visible dark gray silver hints muted gold pale gray background.