Persian Miniature: Polo Ball Carver

A traditional Persian miniature painting depicting a young man carving a polo ball. He is seated on the ground, wearing a blue patterned robe and a large white turban with a feather ornament. In his hands, he holds a small knife and a wooden sphere, surrounded by wood shavings and several finished balls. To his left stands a figure in an orange tunic holding a sack of materials. A sleeping dog rests to his right. The background features a bustling polo match with riders on horseback, set against a grand mosque with a large blue dome and minarets under a golden sky. Willow branches hang from the top left corner. There are panels of Persian calligraphy in the upper left and lower right corners.