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Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period
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Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period
5894008 Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period, late 12th century (stone-paste painted under glaze and over glaze with enamel) by Persian School, (12th century); 12x11.2x11.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: This celebrated beaker is the only known object from the Islamic world that is illustrated with a complete narrative cycle from the Shahnama, the Persian Book of Kings. Organized in horizontal bands, the small but highly detailed images recount the adventures of Bizhan and Manizha, beginning with Firdawsis beloved telling the story. The climax in the narrative appears in the lower register and depicts Rustam rescuing Bizhan from the pit where he has been imprisoned by the Turanian king Afrasiyab, Manizhas evil father. This pictorial cycle predates any other depictions of the Bizhan and Manizha romance by some one hundred years.); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Purchase - Charles Lang Freer Endowment; Iranian, out of copyright
Media ID 22768012
© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Purchase - Charles Lang Freer Endowment / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a remarkable beaker from the Saljuq Period in Kashan, Iran. Created by the Persian School in the late 12th century, this stone-paste beaker is adorned with intricate paintings under glaze and over glaze enamel. What makes this piece truly extraordinary is that it is the only known object from the Islamic world to feature a complete narrative cycle from the Shahnama, also known as the Persian Book of Kings. The beaker's surface is organized into horizontal bands, each containing small yet highly detailed images that depict the adventures of Bizhan and Manizha. The story begins with Firdawsi's beloved tale and culminates in a climactic scene where Rustam rescues Bizhan from his imprisonment in a pit by Afrasiyab, Manizha's wicked father. It is worth noting that this pictorial cycle predates any other depictions of their romance by approximately one hundred years. Housed at the Freer Gallery of Art within Smithsonian Institution in USA, this celebrated artifact was acquired through purchase using Charles Lang Freer Endowment funds. Its historical significance cannot be overstated as it offers an invaluable glimpse into ancient Persian culture and storytelling traditions. This stunning image captures not just an exquisite work of art but also a testament to human creativity and imagination across centuries.
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