Throne Leg in the Shape of a Griffin. Dimensions: Gr. H. (base on top of iron rod) = 22 7/16 in. (57.0 cm)Gr. W. (at top) = 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)Gr. Diam. (beak to back of strut) = 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm). Date: late 7th-early 8th century.This throne leg in the shape of a hybrid creature continues a long history of fantastic animal forms in Iranian art. The vegetal decoration found on its chest is an innovation in the transitional period of early Islam. Related to sixth- and seventh-century Central Asian wall paintings depicting enthroned figures, this decoration may have been introduced to Iran during the last century of the Sasanian period, when contacts with Soghdian Central Asia increased. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Throne Leg in the Shape of a Griffin. Dimensions: Gr. H. (base on top of iron rod) = 22 7/16 in. (57.0 cm)Gr. W. (at top) = 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)Gr. Diam. (beak to back of strut) = 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm). Date: late 7th-early 8th century.This throne leg in the shape of a hybrid creature continues a long history of fantastic animal forms in Iranian art. The vegetal decoration found on its chest is an innovation in the transitional period of early Islam. Related to sixth- and seventh-century Central Asian wall paintings depicting enthroned figures, this decoration may have been introduced to Iran during the last century of the Sasanian period, when contacts with Soghdian Central Asia increased. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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