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Aiguière avec anse en forme de félin

7th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 451
Cette aiguière atteste l’influence de cultures anciennes sur l’art islamique naissant en Iran. Sa forme rappelle les pièces de métal ouvré des empires parthe (247 av. J.-C.–224 apr. J.-C.) et sassanide (224–651 apr. J.-C.). Les têtes de canards qui ornent le rebord de l’aiguière et les motifs végétaux abstraits qui en couvrent le corps sont des adaptations purement sassanides. L’ensemble, par sa composition et sa forme, illustre l’abandon du figuratif et le goût croissant pour un style rythmé par la répétition des motifs. L’anse a la forme d’un chat au corps allongé qui regarde les canards du rebord comme s’il s’apprêtait à bondir sur eux.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Titre: Aiguière avec anse en forme de félin
  • Date: VIIe siècle
  • Aire géographique: Iran
  • Technique: Bronze moulé et repoussé, à incrustations de cuivre
  • Dimensions: H. 48,5 cm ; diam. 21,1 cm
  • Crédits: Fonds Fletcher, 1947
  • Accession Number: 47.100.90
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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