Sujet

Spindle Whorl, Iran, 9th-10th century. Excavated at Nishapur, providing evidence the city possessed a thriving textile industry.

Légende

Spindle Whorl, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM21A24_278

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

74,7Mo (2,3Mo) / 44,5cm x 42,0cm / 5261 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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