A Bowl of enthroned ruler with attendants and horsemen, a favorite theme in late Seljuk and post-Seljuk art, late 12th–early 13th century
The enthroned ruler is a favorite theme in late Seljuk and post-Seljuk art. Surrounding him here are attendants and horsemen hunting with falcons and trained cheetahs—imagery associated with kingship and aimed at augmenting its potency. Peacocks were also considered regal because of the astral symbolism of their feathers’ “eyes” and were commonplace in royal gardens due to their presumed presence in Paradise. A popular belief associating rulers with blessings may explain the appeal of such imagery on objects used beyond the realm of the court.
The Heroic Khan
A Bowl of enthroned ruler with attendants and horsemen, a favorite theme in late Seljuk and post-Seljuk art, late 12th–early 13th century
The enthroned ruler is a favorite theme in late Seljuk and post-Seljuk art. Surrounding him here are attendants and horsemen hunting with falcons and trained cheetahs—imagery associated with kingship and aimed at augmenting its potency. Peacocks were also considered regal because of the astral symbolism of their feathers’ “eyes” and were commonplace in royal gardens due to their presumed presence in Paradise. A popular belief associating rulers with blessings may explain the appeal of such imagery on objects used beyond the realm of the court.
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