Sujet

Throne Leg in the Shape of a Griffin, probably Western Iran, late 7th-early 8th century. The griffin seen as a vehicle of ascension, elevatiing to the status of the ruler to god.

Légende

Throne Leg in the Shape of a Griffin, probably Western Iran, late 7th-early 8th century. Creator: Unknown.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM21A24_418

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

48.7Mo (1.3Mo) / 29.1cm x 42.0cm / 3435 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

close up religious country religion metal symbol bronze museum color decoration decorative Islam Islamic chair ceramic location ceramics century status furniture Iran Iranian pottery artefact mythology cast griffon close-up artifact ascension decorative arts Colour The Met Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art mythical creature griffin gryphon Persian Persia throne 7th century 8th century mythical beast TGN object Unknown bronze chair leg mythical creatures Heritage Art mythical beasts mythological creature Metal cast around a ceramic core and chased