Museum of Islamic Art Coasters - The Nightmare of Zahhak (Set of 4)

Set of four coasters with the imprint of the famous illustration of Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp I (r.1524-1576 AD), a Museum of Islamic Art collection. Entitled the Nightmare of Zahhak, the particular scene shows an episode in the life of the evil King Zahhak. After making a deal with the devil to usurp the throne from his father, Zahhak was cursed with two serpents that grew from his shoulders and fed on human brains. In the scene, a distressed perspective of the architecture reflects his frightened state of mind. Dimension: 10 cm x 10 cm Material: Ceramic and Corkboard