The Kings

A sculptural composition of nine earthenware figures hand-pressed in plaster mould. The ceramic sculptures are covered with white and transparent glazes and fired at 1150 °C. This artwork is dedicated to the only female Georgian king, whose royal title, regardless of her gender, was the "king".

● Type: Sculpture
● Dimensions: 23 H x 9 W x 9 D cm (each)
● Material: Earthenware
● Date: 2016

The inspiration behind Lali's artwork, the female Georgian monarch known as King Tamar of Georgia, is a very intriguing and rare phenomenon. Her position as the first woman to rule Georgia in her own right was emphasised by the title "king". The great woman was given a title that was usually reserved for men. Lali notes that the only other female ruler in history to be addressed with a male title was the Pharaoh of Egypt, Hatshepsut.

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