Bowl with Bahram Gur and Azada, late 12th–early 13th century

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Bowl with Bahram Gur and Azada, late 12th–early 13th century, Attributed to Iran, probably Kashan, Stonepaste; glazed (opaque monochrome), in-glaze- and overglaze-painted, gilded, H. 3 7/16 in. ( cm), Ceramics, Bahram Gur, challenged by his concubine Azada in a series of dares to show his mastery in archery, here pins together with a single arrow the ear and hoof of a gazelle, while Azada plays the harp. The tragic epilogue of this story from the Persian epic Shahnama, in which a camel tramples Azada after she disparages the prince for his cruel feats, is portrayed at the bottom of the bowl

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Size: 2753px × 3676px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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