Pair of doors
Date19th - 20th century
PeriodQajar
MediumWood/Carved and lacquered wood with cast metal hinges and knob
DimensionsOverall (a): 78 5/8 x 25 x 1 7/16 in. (199.7 x 63.5 x 3.7cm)
Other (b): 78 13/16 x 25 3/4 x 3 in. (200.2 x 65.4 x 7.6cm)
Overall (each original door approx): 75 x 22 in. (190.5 x 55.9cm)
ClassificationsWoodwork
Object number64.27a-b
DescriptionThese doors were created during the Qajar dynasty evoking the style of the earlier Safavid period, which were painted with colorful scenes inspired by miniature paintings. Safavid court artists, such as the famous court painter, Reza Abbasi (d. 1635), were known for their vivid depictions of young people posed in idealized natural settings, relaxing, romancing, or enjoying picnics. This pair of doors is painted with colorful pigments and coated with resin varnish. Within each panel, medallions contain tiny scenes of richly dressed young men and women languishing in relaxed poses, partaking in food and wine — a metaphor for divine and earthly love.On View
On viewCollections
Dated AH 1031 (1622 CE)
18th-19th century
Dated 1271 AH (1854-1855 CE)
18th - 19th century
17th - 18th century
17th century
