Sujet
Persian lustred wall-tile: a mounted Sassanian archer, 19th century. Creator: Henry Wallis (1830-1916).
Légende
Persian lustred wall-tile: a mounted Sassanian archer; Pl 26. from the Godman Collection: Persian Ceramic Art in the Collection of Mr F Duane Godman FRS; 19th century (colour lithograph). Sassanid, Sasanid, Sasanian Empire (224 to 651 AD); last kingdom of the Persian Empire before the rise of Islam; leading world power along side its neighbouring rival the Roman-Byzantine Empire; a mounted Sassanian archer atop a camel with woman or child seated behind; possibly hunting rather than military scene due to surronding images of jungle and wildlife; amongst the ornate patterened foliage can be seen deer, sheep, a bird and a possible leopard.
Historica Graphica Collection
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Notre référence
HRM19D88_242
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
43,9Mo (4,3Mo) / 33,7cm x 32,7cm / 3975 x 3858 (300dpi)