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Balustrade Fragment with Animals

“Balustrade Fragment with Animals from the residence of Hajji Hasan ibn Ibrahim ibn Muhammad” is an Iranian piece made in 1303-4. The carvings on this sculpture show a scene between many different animals as they are running, hunting, and biting each other. In the center, a lion is seen capturing a bull. The side of this sculpture has simple carved designs such as dashed lines and symmetrical swirl patterns. The measurements for this is 66.7cm x 83.8cm x 10.6cm. This is a purchase from the J.H. Wade Fund 1938.15. This image is in the public domain.

 

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Uploaded on April 18, 2021