An antique bowl from Nishapur with a superbly drawn Persian centaur (?) in whch the human and the horse seem only partially joined by one leg. The triangular shaped motifs could represent wings. The human head appears to be speaking to the tail, which has an interesting head.
On the other hand, the motif could represent a manticore.Originating in Persian mythology, the manticore is a half-beast, half-human creature that has a ferocious nature and is known for eating humans.
Most commonly, it is depicted with the head of a human, the body of a lion, and the tail of a scorpion. It also has large wings that allow it to fly and move around their prey quickly. In some depictions, the manticore also has porcupine-like spines that it is able to shoot from its tail to fell any of its enemies. Although the drawing of this plate could represent a manticore, the face is hardly ferocious!
The drawing of the pattern is detailed. The back of the bowl shows some simple drawn vegetable motifs that contrast with the more realistic drawing of the main motifs.
Weight: 800 grams
Size: 19.5 cms diameter x 8 cms height
Origin: Iran
Date: 17th century?
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