Hispano-Moresque wall charger, 19th Century CE
38.1 x 5.1 cm
15 x 2 in
15 x 2 in
CB.957
A 19th Century Hispano-Moresque wall charger, finished with repeating floral motifs across the face of the piece, leading to a central motif which protrudes outwards in eight directions. Due to...
A 19th Century Hispano-Moresque wall charger, finished with repeating floral motifs across the face of the piece, leading to a central motif which protrudes outwards in eight directions.
Due to strict rules regarding An-Iconic practise in Islamic art, floral motifs such as this were common features in Islamic art, in order to avoid a focus on concepts such as realism, such as humans or animals, as well as concepts such as growth or life.
Due to strict rules regarding An-Iconic practise in Islamic art, floral motifs such as this were common features in Islamic art, in order to avoid a focus on concepts such as realism, such as humans or animals, as well as concepts such as growth or life.