This book is a pioneering work on a key iconographic motif, that of the dragon. It examines the perception of this complex, multifaceted motif within the overall intellectual and visual universe of the medieval Irano-Turkish world. Using a broadly comparative approach, the author explores the ever-shifting semantics of the dragon motif as it emerges in neighbouring Muslim and non-Muslim cultures. The book will be of particular interest to those concerned with the relationship between the pre-Islamic, Islamic and Eastern Christian (especially Armenian) world. The study is fully illustrated, with 209 (b/w and full colour) plates, many of previously unpublished material. Illustrations include photographs of architectural structures visited by the author, as well as a vast collection of artefacts, all of which are described and discussed in detail with inscription readings, historical data and textual sources.
About the Author Sara Kuehn, Ph.D. (2008) in Islamic Art History and Archaeology, Free University of Berlin, is researcher at the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts (MAK). Following earlier studies in Chinese and Japanese art and archaeology, her research now centres on the art and archaeology of the Irano-Turkish world. She is currently preparing a monograph on the iconography of angels in Islamic art.

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Kuehn, Sara.

Islamic history and civilization, 86, Leiden [u.a, 2011

Brill Academic Publishers, Leiden, 2011

Netherlands, Netherlands

Illustrated, US, 2011

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Contents......Page 8
Notes on the bibliography, transliteration, dating and illustrations......Page 10
Foreword
......Page 12
Acknowledgements......Page 14
Part I Introduction
......Page 16
INTRODUCTION......Page 18
Characteristics of the (serpent-) dragon......Page 20
Existing contributions to the study of dragon iconography......Page 25
The medieval Islamic world from Central Asia to Anatolia:
the historical and cultural context......Page 30
Dragons on monumental settings in regions west of Iran......Page 36
a. Overview......Page 50
b. The dragon motif on accoutrements relating to the hunt or war......Page 51
c. The dragon motif on objects of personal adornment......Page 59
d. The dragon motif on vessels......Page 62
Part II The dragon and the natural world......Page 64
a. The dragon and the elements......Page 66
b. The serpent (-dragon) jinn......Page 71
c. The treasure-guarding dragon......Page 74
d. The dragon and vegetal compositions......Page 78
a The dragon in animal combat scenes......Page 88
b. The dragon and mythical creatures......Page 89
c. The dragon and the bird......Page 91
d. The dragon and the feline......Page 93
e. The dragon and the elephant......Page 97
Part III The dragon and its royal and heroic associations
......Page 100
a. The dragon combat in ancient myth......Page 102
b. Iconography of the medieval dragon-fighter......Page 107
c. The Eastern Christian holy rider as
dragon-fighter......Page 117
a. Royal and heroic associations of the dragon in literary accounts......Page 126
b. Paired dragons with a central anthropomorphic figure......Page 128
c. Symbolism of the dragon’s tongue......Page 142
Part IV The dragon in astrology, alchemy, medicine and magic......Page 146
a. Astrology in medieval Central Asia......Page 148
b. The dragon in medieval Islamic ­astrology......Page 151
a. The encircling dragon......Page 160
b. The drinking dragon......Page 170
a. The ancient practice of knot tying......Page 174
b. The knotted dragon......Page 176
a. The dragon as prophylaxis and cure......Page 184
b. The dragon and the theriaca as illustrated in the Kitāb al-diryāq......Page 186
c. Studies on the properties of serpent(-dragons) and the effects of their venom......Page 191
d. The serpent (-dragon) stone......Page 195
a. The dragon and talismans......Page 198
b. The dragon staff......Page 201
Part Five The dragon as mystical metaphor......Page 204
The dragon and sound......Page 206
The dragon as symbol of transformation......Page 210
Concluding remarks......Page 220
a. East-west exchange and the metamorphosis of dragon imagery......Page 224
b. Syncretism and the dragon......Page 243
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS......Page 252
BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 254
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS......Page 288
General Index......Page 300
Illustrations
......Page 314

Contents 8
Notes on the bibliography, transliteration, dating and illustrations 10
Foreword
12
Acknowledgements 14
Part I Introduction
16
INTRODUCTION 18
Characteristics of the (serpent-) dragon 20
Existing contributions to the study of dragon iconography 25
The medieval Islamic world from Central Asia to Anatolia:
the historical and cultural context 30
Dragons on monumental settings in regions west of Iran 36
The dragon motif on portable objects 50
a. Overview 50
b. The dragon motif on accoutrements relating to the hunt or war 51
c. The dragon motif on objects of personal adornment 59
d. The dragon motif on vessels 62
Part II The dragon and the natural world 64
Dragons and the powers of the earth 66
a. The dragon and the elements 66
b. The serpent (-dragon) jinn 71
c. The treasure-guarding dragon 74
d. The dragon and vegetal compositions 78
Dragons and animals of the natural and the mythical realms 88
a The dragon in animal combat scenes 88
b. The dragon and mythical creatures 89
c. The dragon and the bird 91
d. The dragon and the feline 93
e. The dragon and the elephant 97
Part III The dragon and its royal and heroic associations
100
The dragon in scenes of combat 102
a. The dragon combat in ancient myth 102
b. Iconography of the medieval dragon-fighter 107
c. The Eastern Christian holy rider as
dragon-fighter 117
The dragon in relation to royal or heroic figures 126
a. Royal and heroic associations of the dragon in literary accounts 126
b. Paired dragons with a central anthropomorphic figure 128
c. Symbolism of the dragon’s tongue 142
Part IV The dragon in astrology, alchemy, medicine and magic 146
The dragon and astrology 148
a. Astrology in medieval Central Asia 148
b. The dragon in medieval Islamic ­astrology 151
Vestiges of the dragon in ancient iconographies 160
a. The encircling dragon 160
b. The drinking dragon 170
The knotted dragon motif 174
a. The ancient practice of knot tying 174
b. The knotted dragon 176
The dragon and the magico-medical sphere 184
a. The dragon as prophylaxis and cure 184
b. The dragon and the theriaca as illustrated in the Kitāb al-diryāq 186
c. Studies on the properties of serpent(-dragons) and the effects of their venom 191
d. The serpent (-dragon) stone 195
The dragon and the province of magic and divination 198
a. The dragon and talismans 198
b. The dragon staff 201
Part Five The dragon as mystical metaphor 204
The dragon and sound 206
The dragon as symbol of transformation 210
Concluding remarks 220
EPILOGUE 224
a. East-west exchange and the metamorphosis of dragon imagery 224
b. Syncretism and the dragon 243
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 252
BIBLIOGRAPHY 254
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 288
General Index 300
Illustrations
314
ISSN,0929-2403,ISBN,9789004186637
BRILL NV

Part I. Introduction. Introduction -- Characteristics Of The (serpent-)dragon -- Existing Contributions To The Study Of Dragon Iconography -- 1. The Medieval Islamic World From Central Asia To Anatolia : The Historical And Cultural Context -- 2. Dragons On Monumental Settings In Regions West Of Iran -- 3. The Dragon Motif On Portable Objects: A. Overview -- B. The Dragon Motif On Accoutrements Relating To The Hunt Or War -- C. The Dragon Motif On Objects Of Personal Adornment -- D. The Dragon Motif On Vessels -- Pt. Ii The Dragon And The Natural World. 4. Dragons And The Powers Of The Earth: A. The Dragon And The Elements -- B. The Serpent(-dragon) Jinn -- C. The Treasure-guarding Dragon -- D. The Dragon And Vegetal Compositions -- 5. Dragons And Animals Of The Natural And The Mythical Realms: A. The Dragon In Animal Combat Scenes -- B. The Dragon And Mythical Creatures -- C. The Dragon And The Bird -- D. The Dragon And The Feline -- E. The Dragon And The Elephant -- Pt. Iii The Dragon And Its Royal And Heroic Asssociations. 6. The Dragon In Scenes Of Combat: A. The Dragon Combat In Ancient Myth -- B. Iconography Of The Medieval Dragon-fighter -- C. The Eastern Christian Holy Rider As Dragon-fighter -- 7. The Dragon In Relation To Royal Or Heroic Figures: A. Royal And Heroic Associations Of The Dragon In Literary Accounts -- B. Paired Dragons With A Central Anthropomorphic Figure -- C. Symbolism Of The Dragon's Tongue -- Pt. Iv The Dragon In Astrology, Alchemy, Medicine And Magic. 8. The Dragon And Astrology: A. Astrology In Medieval Central Asia -- B. The Dragon In Medieval Islamic Astrology -- 9. Vestiges Of Ancient Dragon Iconographies: A. The Encircling Dragon -- B. The Drinking Dragon -- 10. The Knotted Dragon Motif: A. The Ancient Practice Of Knot Tying -- B. The Knotted Dragon -- 11. The Dragon And The Magico-medical Sphere: A. The Dragon As Prophylaxis And Cure -- B. The Dragon And The Theriaca As Illustrated In The Kitāb Al-diryāq -- C. Studies On The Properties Of Serpent(-dragons) And The Effects Of Their Venom -- D. The Serpent(-dragon) Stone -- 12. The Dragon And The Province Of Magic And Divination: A. The Dragon And Talismans -- B. The Dragon Staff -- Pt. V The Dragon As Mystical Metaphor. 13. The Dragon And Sound -- 14. The Dragon As Symbol Of Transformation -- Concluding Remarks -- Epilogue: A. East-west Exchange And The Metamorphosis Of Dragon Imagery -- B. Syncretism And The Dragon. By Sara Kuehn ; With A Foreword By Robert Hillenbrand. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [239]-272) And Index.

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