LaurieAnnie's photos with the keyword: harpy

Figure of Harpy 12th–early 13th century Object Details Title: Figure of Harpy Date: 12th–early 13th century Geography: Made in Iran Medium: Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze, molded and applied decoration Dimensions: H. 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm) L. 22 in. (55.9 cm) Classification: Ceramics Credit Line: Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956 Accession Number: 57.51.1 The harpy, or fantastic human-headed bird, was a common motif in many parts of the Muslim world. In Iran it was adapted in the twelfth century as a motif on wares in a variety of media. This example is unusual for its large size. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/451390

Figure of Harpy 12th–early 13th century Object Details Title: Figure of Harpy Date: 12th–early 13th century Geography: Made in Iran Medium: Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze, molded and applied decoration Dimensions: H. 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm) L. 22 in. (55.9 cm) Classification: Ceramics Credit Line: Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956 Accession Number: 57.51.1 The harpy, or fantastic human-headed bird, was a common motif in many parts of the Muslim world. In Iran it was adapted in the twelfth century as a motif on wares in a variety of media. This example is unusual for its large size. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/451390

Figure of Harpy 12th–early 13th century Object Details Title: Figure of Harpy Date: 12th–early 13th century Geography: Made in Iran Medium: Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze, molded and applied decoration Dimensions: H. 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm) L. 22 in. (55.9 cm) Classification: Ceramics Credit Line: Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956 Accession Number: 57.51.1 The harpy, or fantastic human-headed bird, was a common motif in many parts of the Muslim world. In Iran it was adapted in the twelfth century as a motif on wares in a variety of media. This example is unusual for its large size. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/451390