Poster
ca. 2011 (printed)
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This poster depicts Al Abbas at the Battle of Karbala in Iraq in 680AD. The battle was a significant defeat for those who believed Ali was the only rightful successor after the prophet Muhammad died. During the battle, Ali's two sons, Al-Abbas and Hussayn and many of their family were killed by a rival. Iranian Shi'ite Muslims still mourn their deaths during the month of Muharrem. They hold special ceremonies and display posters such as this one to remember the events that led to their death.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Paper and coloured inks |
| Brief description | Poster, paper with printed design in coloured inks, Al Abbas at the Battle of Karbala, Iran, ca. 2011. |
| Physical description | Poster, paper with printed design in coloured ink. The central image depicts Al Abbas on his knees at the side of a river. He is wearing a gold helmet with two white feathers and a chest plate. A bow and quiver of arrows and also a sword are slung across his back. His two hands are cupped together in front of him and water is dripping through his fingers. He has cuts on his arm and knee. Behind him are palm trees and a rocky outcrop. In the top left corner of the scene is the head of Husayn. An ornate patterned border surrounds the scene. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Publication Rezayi |
| Credit line | Given by Lucy Trench |
| Production | Acquired by the donor in Kashan |
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| Summary | This poster depicts Al Abbas at the Battle of Karbala in Iraq in 680AD. The battle was a significant defeat for those who believed Ali was the only rightful successor after the prophet Muhammad died. During the battle, Ali's two sons, Al-Abbas and Hussayn and many of their family were killed by a rival. Iranian Shi'ite Muslims still mourn their deaths during the month of Muharrem. They hold special ceremonies and display posters such as this one to remember the events that led to their death. |
| Associated object | ME.24-2011 (Version) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | ME.32-2011 |
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| Record created | July 21, 2011 |
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