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"The Funeral of Isfandiyar," Leaf from the Great Mongol Shahnama, ca. 1325–35. Iran (probably Tabriz).
Ink, gold, and colors on paper.
Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1933 (33.70)
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Riding across Central Asia: Images of the Mongolian Horse in Islamic Art
April 26, 2000–November 12, 2000
The Hagop Kevorkian Fund Special Exhibitions Gallery, Islamic Art, 2nd floor
This exhibition examines the depiction of horses in Islamic art, especially during the Seljuq and the Ilkhanid periods (ca. 12th–14th century) in Iran. The Mongolian horse—a small, heavy-boned, agile, and tireless animal that became instrumental when the Mongol armies moved across Central Asia in the 13th century—can also be viewed as a swift carrier of different cultures and traditions to the Islamic world. Uniting some 25 objects from the Museum's collection, this exhibition displays representations of the horse as seen in various media, including illustrated manuscripts, inlaid metalwork, ceramic tiles, stone, and textiles.
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