Textile fragment (forgery)
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Period
16th century or later -
Geography
Iran -
Material
Silk -
Dimension
H x W: 32.2 x 30 cm (12 11/16 x 11 13/16 in) -
Accession Number
F1981.28 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1981.28
Object Details
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Description
This fragment depicts a courtly figure leading a prisoner by a rope, repeated three times on two rows. On the upper row the figures moves towards the right while below they face the left. The courtly figure wears a turban wrapped around a tall baton, short-sleeved coat with its hem tucked into a belt, long-sleeved shirt, tight pants, and high boots (or leggings with slipper-like shoes). The prisoner is half-naked and wears a flat turban and a skirt; his ankles are chained together and around his neck is a looped ribbon or cord to which a rope is tied. The couple is surrounded by clusters of leaves and flowering plants and a tree grows next to the courtly figure, its branches filled with blossoms and buds. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Origin
Iran -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Costume and Textile -
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