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Safavid Steel and Gold Sculpture of a Camel - CB.851
Circa: 16
th
Century AD
to 18
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
9.8" (24.9cm) high
x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide
x 9.8" (24.9cm) depth
Medium: Steel and Gold
Condition: Extra Fine
£6,500.00
Location: Great Britain
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A beautiful example of sculpture dating to the Safavid Dynasty of
Persia. This camel showcases the artistic advancements and prowess
of Persian craftsmen during the
Safavid period. The sculpture is realised in steel, with
distinctive decorations realised with the damascened technique,
consisting in fine gold inlays in the main body of
metal. The decoration departs from the back of the animal, where a
flower with eight petals is realised in gold. From the flower four
branched depart, one of which extends until the tail. The main
decoration of the body of the camel imitates a refined drapery, and
gracefully combines gold and dark grey inlays.
Safavid art is the art of the Persian Safavid dynasty from 1501 to
1722, in present-day Iran and Caucasia. It was a high point for the
art of the book and architecture; and also
including ceramics, metal, glass, and gardens. The arts of the
Safavid period show a far more unitary development than in any
other period of Iranian art. The Safavid Empire
was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They
ruled one of the greatest Persian empires, with artistic
accomplishments, since the Muslim conquest of Persia.
- (CB.851)
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