Standing Figure with Feathered Headdress, 12th–early 13th century
Standing Figure with Feathered Headdress, 12th–early 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Gypsum plaster; modeled, carved, polychrome-painted, gilded, H. 47 in. ( cm), Sculpture, The ornamented headdress, arms, and rich vestments of this figure suggests that figures like this one most likely represent a sovereign’s personal guard, viziers or amirs. Probably meant to decorate the reception hall of a ruler’s court, be it the Seljuq sultan or one of his local vassals or successors, they would parallel and enhance actual ceremonies in the very setting in which they took place
Size: 3171px × 6185px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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