Pitching the Royal Tent
- Lecture
Royal Round Tent Made for Muhammad Shah (ruled 1834–48). Iran, Rasht, Qajar period (1779–1925). Interior: Plain weave: inlaid work, wool; embroidery: chain stitch, silk; tape, leather, rope. Exterior: Plain weave: cotton; iron ring, rope; h: 360 cm, diam: 400 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 2014.388.
About The Event
Royal Persian tents will be discussed in their historical and 19th century contexts, revealing their vital importance, with behind-the-scenes information about the tent on display. The program will be given by four CMA staffers and one invited scholar, Dr. Layla Diba, a foremost scholar of 19th century Qajar art when Muhammad Shah’s Persian tent was made, followed by a question and answer panel of the speakers.
Free, reservations recommended. Reserve online at tickets.clevelandart.org or by calling the Ticket Office at (216) 421-7350.