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Iranian

Kaiumers, the First King of the World, mid 1600s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Iranian

Title

Kaiumers, the First King of the World

Year

mid 1600s

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • watercolor,
  • gold,
  • ink

Supports

  • paper

Dimensions

23 x 14 cm (9 1/8 x 5 1/2 inches)

Place

Iran

Type

  • Paintings

Credit

Museum Appropriation Fund

Object Number

17.447

About

This sheet is taken from a 17th-century copy of the Shahnama, an epic poem that tells the history of Iran. At center, it shows Kaiumers, Persia’s first ruler, known for his sense of justice and his communion with nature. He appears clad in his signature leopard skin and surrounded by the various followers—both man and beast—who rallied to support him in times of war.

In addition to providing a historical narrative, the Shahnama was meant to serve as a manual of conduct and to offer examples of effective rule. Lavish, richly illustrated editions of the book were commissioned by new Persian kings upon assuming the throne.

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