MMMM Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I am trying to get more informaiton on the story of this "Tiger" on the Uzbekistan 200 Som from 1997, Does anyone know anything about it? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 One of the neatest designs on a note i think. This sun tiger is depictedvon the Sherman Dor Madrasah in the Registan square in Samarkand. http://travelornament.com/samarkand Copied from the link above: The powerful lion-tiger is Amir Yalangtushbiy himself, swallowing his neighbors as sun radiates his glory; or rather the animal-sun shows the tenacity of pre-Islamic Zoroastrian solar symbolism. Legend claims the architect responsible died for his heresy, yet other 17th century madrassah similarly adorned. The choice of colors, blue, white, yellow and green reflects Bukhara influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMMM Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I see now. It is a Tiger carrying the Sun into the sky. Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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