ASTA 193 - FINE CHINESE, ASIAN & ISLAMIC WORKS OF ART
Lot 313
Arte Islamica
A Persian processional mace Iran, Qajar dynasty, 19th century
Processional iron mace. It has a head resembling a horned face, on which remains of silver damascening with leaves, spirals and half palmettes are still visible. The horned head represents Yazid I, Muslim leader from 680 to 683 AD who, according to Shiite ideology, killed Husain, nephew of the Prophet and son of Ali. Every year, for the anniversary of Husain's death, Shiites carry Yazid's head in procession. They consider Husain a martyr.
Measures: 87.0 cm
Starting price: € 280,00
Estimate: € 600,00 - 1.000,00
The lot will be auctioned on 11 December starting from 15:30.
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