brassmanticore:Artefact identified as a handbag from 14th century Mosul, Iraq. Made of brass
brassmanticore: Artefact identified as a handbag from 14th century Mosul, Iraq. Made of brass, inlaid with gold and silver. A court scene showing Il-Khanid influence is seen along the top: A man and a woman (slightly damaged) in Mongol clothing and feathered hats appear seated on a dais, surrounded by attendants and courtiers, including a falconer on the far left, a lute player on the far right and parasol carrier (also on the right). A page to the right of centre in the above scene is said to be carrying the handbag over their right shoulder, a mirror in their right hand, and a napkin in their left: (Images and descriptions via the BBC: The world’s oldest handbag?) #I am not clear on why they think it’s a women’s handbag specifically #do men at court never need to freshen up? #napkin? mirror? no? #and the way they talk about ‘islamic art’ in the article kinda irritates me #so read it if you feel like being annoyed These tags are so on point. Also, so is the handbag. -- source link
#ilkhanid#mongols#metalwork