Standing Male Figure

Culture Persian (Seljuk, 1000–1199)

Date1100–1200

Mediumpossibly stucco

Dimensions86.4 x 38.1 cm (34 x 15 in.)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Terms

stucco

Object number1932.24

Label TextAlthough they are known from contemporary texts and excavations, few figures in the round have survived. This figure, which probably once decorated a wall, is full of information about medieval Islamic costume. originally completely polychromed, crowned and bejewelled, he wears a garment with sleeve bands decorated with pearls and gems.ProvenanceRaymond Henniker-Heaton, London, England

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