Mirror 12th century This small mirror, despite its fragmentary, worn condition, has preserved its benedictory kufic inscription that surrounds a bird with open wings and haloed head. Scholars have interpreted the central image of this mirror as Zeus - metamorphosed into an eagle - carrying away his beloved Ganymede (referring to the Greek mythology) or the prince Zal carried away by the Simurgh (referring to the Persian national epic the Shahnama, the Book of Kings). The human figure is not recognizable on this mirror and it is possible that only an eagle or other bird of prey is depicted. Stylistically and iconographically such birds were popular in the medieval eastern Islamic world, where they conveyed means of royalty, power and protection.. Mirror. 12th century. Bronze; cast. Made in probably Afghanistan. Metal

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Mirror 12th century This small mirror, despite its fragmentary, worn condition, has preserved its benedictory kufic inscription that surrounds a bird with open wings and haloed head. Scholars have interpreted the central image of this mirror as Zeus - metamorphosed into an eagle - carrying away his beloved Ganymede (referring to the Greek mythology) or the prince Zal carried away by the Simurgh (referring to the Persian national epic the Shahnama, the Book of Kings). The human figure is not recognizable on this mirror and it is possible that only an eagle or other bird of prey is depicted. Stylistically and iconographically such birds were popular in the medieval eastern Islamic world, where they conveyed means of royalty, power and protection.. Mirror. 12th century. Bronze; cast. Made in probably Afghanistan. Metal

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