Accession Nr.: 58.211.1
Type: metalwork
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: cast steel, gold and silver inlay
Dimensions: height:35 cm
width: 23 cm
Pigeons enjoy a high esteem all across the Islamic world.

I siíta tradition dove s assume an even more vital role, both as guards of the martyrs'desectrated corpses and as messengers of God. This significance ensured the inclusion of pigeons in the processional paraphernalia of Moharram rituals.