AKM PS24 Robe Embroidery of Vamiq and Azra

AKM PS24 Robe Embroidery of Vamiq and Azra

Photograph of AKM PS24 Robe, focusing on the back bottom-left panel of the robe, depicting a scene with Vamiq and Azra. A story deriving from the eleventh-century Iranian poet, Unṣurī in his work titled, "The Virgin and Her Lover". The story is an epic retelling of the Greek 1st century story of Parthenope and Metiochus. In this embroidery, Vamiq and Azra are seated on a carpet, facing one another, seemingly in conversation. The scene likely depicts their debate over "Eros" or the effigy of love, as found in both the Persian and Greek tellings of the story. The Farsi script above the embroidered characters is not legible but one decipherable word in the sentence appears to mention the word "agree" , perhaps referencing Vamiq and Azra's discussion of love and their potential agreement with their interpretations.

Central Asia; Current: Aga Khan Museum

Aga Khan Museum

20th century

Aga Khan Museum

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photograph of robe