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poster
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Object type
Museum number
2004,0629,0.1
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Description
Political poster, representing the procession of figures bearing gifts up the steps of the Apadana at Persepolis interspersed with martyrs from the Iran-Iraq War who hold their hands in gesture of prayer and wear the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran on their sleeves. The ancient figures carrying tulips instead of the attributes they actually carry at the site. They march toward a minaret which appears to be from the Mosque/Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and has a glowing hand of Fatima on top. Behind it is a tiled dome which appears to be the dome of the Masjid-i Imam in Isfahan. In the foreground is a field of red tulips, a symbol of martyrdom.
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Producer name
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School/style
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Date
- 2002 (circa)
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Production place
- Printed in: Tehran
- (Asia,Iran,North Iran,Tehran (province),Tehran (city))
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Height: 47.85 centimetres
- Width: 33.9 centimetres
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Location
Not on display
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Subjects
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Associated places
- Topographic representation of: Apadana
- (Asia,Middle East,Iran,South Iran,Fars (province),Marv Dasht,Persepolis,Apadana (Persepolis))
- Topographic representation of: Isfahan
- (Asia,Iran,Central Iran,Isfahan (province),Isfahan)
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Associated events
- Associated Event: Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
2004
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Acquisition notes
Purchased in Tehran.
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Department
Middle East
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Registration number
2004,0629,0.1
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Political poster from Iran, ca. 2002, representing the procession of figures bearing gifts up the steps of the Apadana at Persepolis interspersed with martyrs from the Iran-Iraq War who hold their hands in gesture of prayer and wear the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran on their sleeves. The ancient figures carrying tulips instead of the attributes they actually carry at the site. They march toward a minaret which appears to be from the Mosque/Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and has a glowing hand of Fatima on top. Behind it is a tiled dome which appears to be the dome of the Masjid-i Imam in Isfahan. In the foreground is a field of red tulips, a symbol of martyrdom.
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