cma-islamic-art: Four Human Figures around a Horse and Cheetah, 900s, Cleveland Museum of Art: Islam
cma-islamic-art: Four Human Figures around a Horse and Cheetah, 900s, Cleveland Museum of Art: Islamic ArtThis splendid bowl features four figures surrounded by animals, birds, and angular script (possibly extending baraka, blessing). The central horse with a cheetah on his back suggests an imperial hunt.Size: Overall: 8 x 35.6 cm (3 1/8 x 14 in.)Medium: earthenware with underglaze slip-painted decorationhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1959.249 -- source link
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