TWO-HANDLED MILK JUG

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TWO HANDLED MILK JUG - TWO HANDLED WITH FOOT VALVE

Artistic elements and symbolic motifs, especially animal motifs, Iranian

Decorative arts have always played an important role in the history of art.

Most of these roles are based on the beliefs and faiths of ancient societies.

Among these motifs, the lion motif was highly respected in the past.

has a special and special place in the art of different civilizations.

It was one of the symbols that existed. The lion was both good and bad.

It is one of the symbols used, the lion represents greatness, power, courage,

It is a symbol of justice and law, on the other hand, it is a symbol of oppression and war.

It is the symbol of royalty, sun and light in Iranian culture.

is a symbol of power. The lion with a mane is actually the sun and is associated with death.

is not unrelated and the lion was also a symbol of treasure and

was placed at the entrance to palaces and was considered a lion's figurine among ancient peoples.

It was a belief that he protected their property and treasures.

An art filled with symbolism as well as proportion and balance of shapes.

Achaemenid art is abundant in the decorations of the works of that period.

One of these works is a two-handled jug in the shape of a lion.

The body of the jug is decorated with vertical grooves and cucumbers.

The original copy of this work, dating back to the Achaemenid period, is in Azerbaijan.

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TWO-HANDLED MILK JUG - FOOTED VALVE WITH TWO

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Artistic elements and symbolic motifs, particularly those involving

animals, have historically held significant importance in the decorative

arts of Iranian culture. These motifs often reflected the beliefs and

values of ancient societies. Among them, the lion motif was

particularly esteemed, occupying a unique and revered position in the

art of various civilizations. The lion serves as a symbol with dual

connotations; it represents greatness, power, courage, justice, and

law, while also embodying cruelty and warfare. In Iranian culture, the

lion symbolizes royalty, the sun, and the power of light. The lion,

depicted with a mane, is emblematic of the sun and is associated with

death. Additionally, the lion was regarded as a symbol of wealth and

was often placed at the entrances of palaces, as ancient peoples

believed that it safeguarded their possessions and treasures.

Achaemenid art, characterized by its rich symbolism and the

harmonious balance of shapes, is prevalent in the decorative elements

of that era's creations. One notable piece is a two-handled jug

designed in the form of a lion, featuring a body adorned with vertical

grooves and cucumber motifs. The original specimen of this work,

dating back to the Achaemenid period, was unearthed in Azerbaijan.

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