Poster: Al-Abbas at the Battle of Karbala

Titre: En Poster: Al-Abbas at the Battle of Karbala; Fr Affiche : Al-Abbas à la bataille de Karbala
Type: Poster
Créateur/ Créatrice: Unknown
Identifiant: ME.32-2011
Format: Paper and coloured inks
Dimension: 98× 68.8cm
Lieu de découverte: Iran (acquired in Kashan)
Résumé: En This poster depicts Al Abbas at the Battle of Karbala in Iraq in 680AD. The battle was a significant defeat for those who believed Ali was the only rightful successor after the prophet Muhammad died. During the battle, Ali's two sons, Al-Abbas and Hussayn and many of their family were killed by a rival. Iranian Shi'ite Muslims still mourn their deaths during the month of Muharrem. They hold special ceremonies and display posters such as this one to remember the events that led to their death.
Date: ca. 2011
Contribution: Gift of Lucy Trench
Source: Lucy Trench
Edition: Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Middle East Section)
Référence: V&A Collections
Droits: © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Licence: Non-commercial online use permitted up to 768 pixels for up to 5 years.
doi: https://api.vam.ac.uk/v2/object/O1227583
uri: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1227583/poster-unknown/
lccn: ME.32-2011