Sujet

Ewer, Iran or Afghanistan, ca. 1180-1210. Harpies and astrological imagery heighten the auspiciousness of this ornament

Légende

Ewer, Iran or Afghanistan, ca. 1180-1210. Creator: Unknown.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM21A24_387

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

52.8Mo (2.0Mo) / 31.5cm x 42.0cm / 3719 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

close up intricate religious country religion metal pattern science museum color design decoration decorative astrology Islam Islamic location century jug HANDLE Iran Iranian artefact concept mythology zodiac close-up artifact good luck Homeware decorative arts Colour Patterned The Met Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art inlaid mythical creature Afghanistan intricacy Persian Persia Afghan Thirteenth Century 13th century 12th century Afghani ewer good fortune harpy Herat mythical beast repousse TGN object Unknown silver brass AUSPICIOUS Khurusan mythical creatures Heritage Art mythical beasts mythological creature repouss? Metal raised repouss? inlaid with silver and a black compound