Ayatollah Khomeini
Figure
1985-1989 (made)
1985-1989 (made)
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Bust of Ayatollah Khomeini, moulded, with hand-finished details. Depicts the head and shoulders of the Ayatollah in blue priest's robe and black turban, looking straight ahead with an intent stare. With black, white and blue glazes, and the addition of overglaze flesh-colour for the face, and various black, red and yellow details. On the front of the base is an inscription in Farsi (Persian) 'Islamic Republic of Iran'.
Object details
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| Title | Ayatollah Khomeini (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, moulded, painted in enamels |
| Brief description | Bust of Ayatollah Khomeini, porcelain painted in enamels, China, 1985-1989 |
| Physical description | Bust of Ayatollah Khomeini, moulded, with hand-finished details. Depicts the head and shoulders of the Ayatollah in blue priest's robe and black turban, looking straight ahead with an intent stare. With black, white and blue glazes, and the addition of overglaze flesh-colour for the face, and various black, red and yellow details. On the front of the base is an inscription in Farsi (Persian) 'Islamic Republic of Iran'. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Simon Kwan |
| Historical context | Must have been made as a diplomatic gift, either for a visit to, or from, high officials of the Iranian government. |
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| Accession number | FE.35-1990 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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