Cat
Description
This attractive piece featuring a Persian cat is a classic example of animal figures with gold inlay produced in Qajar Persia. The object is hollow and the paws have holes suggesting that the object was mounted on poles on a standard carried in processions. The gold inlay on the steel gives the figure a subtle yet majestic elegance. Such elegant animal and bird figurines were made in a number of cities in Persia during this period, for decorative purposes.
Sir Ratan Tata Art Collection
Collection
Asian Art
Object Type
Figurine
Material
Steel with gold inlay
Schools/Culture/Period
Qajar period
Technique
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Date
19th century CE
Location
Persia (present-day Iran)
Dimension
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