Poster: Husayn ibn ʿAli with ʿAli al-Asghar at the Battle of Karbala

Titre: En Poster: Husayn ibn ʿAli with ʿAli al-Asghar at the Battle of Karbala; Fr Affiche : Husayn ibn ʿAli avec ʿAli al-Asghar à la bataille de Karbala
Type: Poster
Créateur/ Créatrice: Unknown
Identifiant: ME.25-2011
Dimension: 68.3×98.4cm
Résumé: En This poster depicts the bloody punishment of the Ummayed army after 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. 1990
Contribution: Gift of Dr Patricia L. Baker
Source: Dr Patricia L. Baker
Edition: Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Middle East Section)
Référence: V&A Collections
Langue: Fa
Droits: © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Licence: Non-commercial online use permitted up to 768 pixels for up to 5 years.