Mounted Hunter with Cheetah, 12th–early 13th century
Mounted Hunter with Cheetah, 12th–early 13th century, Attributed to Jazira (or Iran?), Stonepaste; molded in sections, glazed in transparent turquoise, underglaze- painted in black, H. 10 7/8 in. ( cm), Ceramics, Specialized cheetah-keepers tamed and trained cheetahs, caracals, and other wild felines for hunting expeditions, a traditional leisure pursuit of royalty and the wealthy elite. The trained felines rode with their masters on horses and hunted animals such as hares and gazelles
Size: 3363px × 3392px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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