AN ISLAMIC TURQUOISE STATUE OF A SEATED RULER, KASHAN, IRAN, 13TH CENTURY
The figure is depicted in a seated position, wearing a traditional headdress and robes, indicative of a person of high status or royalty. The details of the face, hands, and clothing are subtly modeled, with a focus on conveying the ruler’s authority and presence. The statue is crafted from a buff-colored earthenware that has been coated with a rich turquoise glaze, which has weathered over time to create a varied surface texture.
