1906 Print Towers Silence Bombay India Parsi Zoroastrian Vulture Corpse XGW3

This is an original 1906 halftone print of the Towers of Silence located in Bombay, India. These towers are used in the Zoroastrian tradition of disposing of the dead. Rather that burying the deceased, the Zoroastrian religion dictates that bodies must be placed atop the roof of these type of buildings, exposed to sun and birds of prey to decompose. Hence, the group of Vultures perching around the tower's perimeter.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Light surface rub - center. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 4.25 inches; 14 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Tradition, Funeral, Death, Rite, Ceremony, Architecture, Parsee

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