Dish with Rider, Samanid Empire, Nishapur, Iran, 9th or 10th century, Ceramic; Earthenware, und
Dish with Rider, Samanid Empire, Nishapur, Iran, 9th or 10th century, Ceramic; Earthenware, underglaze painted, w60 x h22 cm, Pergamon museum, Berlin, Germany.High-heeled shoes were first worn by Persian soldiers in the 10th century. This art piece is an early example of it. a short article about the history of men in Heels can be found here. -- source link
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