Model of a House with Festive Scene, 12th–early 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; molded, modeled, glazed in transparent turquoise, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics, Ceramic house models may have been wedding gifts. This turquoise model’s open courtyard with pierced balustrade and corner roof projections suggests a vernacular building. A festive occasion is depicted, with seated personages holding cups and a couple dancing with raised arms
Keywords:
Model, House, Festive Scene, 12th–early 13th century, Attributed, Iran, Stonepaste, molded, modeled, glazed, transparent turquoise, H, 2 3/4, 7 cm, Ceramics, Ceramic house, models, wedding gifts, turquoise model, open, courtyard, pierced balustrade, corner roof, projections, vernacular building, festive occasion, depicted, seated personages, holding, cups, couple dancing, raised arms
Image ID:
The watermark in the image will not appear on the final download.