On this folio from Walters manuscript W.612, Nu'man, father of Bahram Gur, throws a builder from the roof of the palace Khavarnaq.For the latest information about this object, illuminated manuscripts; folios (leaves), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Safavid DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
This figure may have been used as a model for other figurines.For the latest information about this object, statues, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 2nd half 19th-20th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style: Ramesside
This standing nude female figure has sloping shoulders, full low breasts, a large deep navel and long arms and legs. There is no indication of fingers. The head and feet have been broken off.For the latest information about this object, figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 11th-12th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
This standing female figure has high breasts, a long torso, and very large hands with fingers marked by grooves. There is an indentation at the navel and at the top of the buttocks, and there are traces of gold leaf on the upper right leg, left breast, and right arm. The head and feet are missing.For the latest information about this object, figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 11th-12th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
This well-carved figurine represents a nude girl wearing an elaborate wig. The hair is pulled across the forehead. Two twisted locks hang in front of the shoulders and two thick tapering locks, which end in large curls, fall in back. The eyes are heavy lidded. Circular grooves mark the nipples and navel, and there is a ridge under the breasts. There is a groove down the back and under the buttocks. The knees are particularly well modeled. Unfortunately, the surface is flaking. The authenticity of this object has been questioned.For the latest information about this object, figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th Dynasty (?)Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
A slender girl is represented nude except for a bead necklace, arm rings, and an elaborate wig that ends in curls at the shoulders. Holes on the front, back, and top of the curls, across the top of the head, and down the back of the head were probably used for inlay or for the attachment of hair. The fingernails are indicated on the well-shaped hands. The back of the figure is flat. As is often the case with figures, the lower legs are intentionally cut off.For the latest information about this object, figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 11th-12th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
The small fragment was part of a statuette made of hard, high quality wood. The arms and the lower part of the body are now lost. It is likely that the artist reused material left from another, official commission, to piece together this figure.
The figure is carved in the round and has a shaven head. His eyes are painted. He has pins in the shoulder for the attachment of his arms. The piece is finished at the waist, and has a hole through the core. It was probably set on a separately made lower body.For the latest information about this object, figurines; statuettes, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
On this folio from Walters manuscript W.612, Nushabah is entertained by Alexander the Great.For the latest information about this object, illuminated manuscripts; folios (leaves), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Safavid DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
This folio from Walters manuscript W.607 contains an illustration. Riding through a ruined village, the Sasanian Nushirvan and his prime minster Dastur see two owls talking.For the latest information about this object, illuminated manuscripts; folios (leaves), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Safavid DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
A servant of the royal Achaemenid court at Persepolis (in present-day Iran) is shown carrying a covered vessel to the New Year's festival banquet. His clothing distinguishes him as a Mede. The Medes had dominated the Persian region until overthrown by the Achaemenids in 550 BCE. The Achaemenids became the ruling dynasty of Persia until 330 BCE, when they were defeated by Alexander the Great. This piece was probably part of a sculptural procession decorating the inner wall of the western staircase of the palace of King Darius I (reigned 521-486 BCE). The figure gives the impression of mounting the stairs beside the visitor (the figure's right foot was raised to the level of the tread of the actual stair).For the latest information about this object, reliefs, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Darius I (521-486 BC)Style:
The offering table was an essential element of the funerary cult and was usually placed near the deceased's tomb in an offering niche or chapel. If the cult ceased to function, the carved images of food and drink on the table served as magical substitutes, thus insuring the survival of the deceased's ka, or spirit.
For the latest information about this object, tables, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 19th DynastyInscriptions: [Translation] Texts inscribed around the outer edge addressed to Osiris and Hathor are prayers for offerings for the deceased, the "mistress of the house, Tarenenu." Also mentioned in the text are her parents and a favorite sister.Reign: Style: Ramesside
This table is carved in relief and has a spout at the back. Customary offerings of food and drink cover the whole table except the rim; in the center are a goose and a bowl, while on the left and right are two round loaves and a tall water pot.For the latest information about this object, reliefs; tables (support furniture), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: [On the rim and front] To be recited: take to yourself this your libation (of cool water), Osiris, the foremost of the Westerners, (all good things) on which the great gods live, in the 'House of the Phoenix,' in Heliopolis. To be recited: take to yourself this your libation (of cool water), Osiris, lord of the Westerners, who comes from Yeb (Elephantine), and who originates in the earth in Heliopolis. To the Osiris, the prophet-priest of Khnum, Iry-nufer...son of a man with the same titles, Y-r-wa, born of Te-shep, the blessed.Reign: Style: