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Zangeneh Inaloo Z, Khamseh H, Kolbadinejad M. (2025). Production Centers of Wooden Coffins for Iranian Tombs During the Safavid Period. JIC. 9(2), 1-21. doi:10.61882/jic.9.2.393
URL: http://jih-tabriziau.ir/article-1-393-en.html

Although wooden artifacts from the Islamic era in Iran are considered prominent and well-known works, there are many ambiguities which still surround them. While more information has been published regarding the characteristics and decorative features of these works, less is known about their production centers. This highlights the necessity of conducting a scientific study aimed at identifying the production centers of Iranian wooden artifacts during the Islamic period. Due to the broad scope of the topic, this research focused solely on the Safavid period, specifically studying only wooden tomb chests found in tombs. Wooden tomb chests are considered among the most prominent examples of wood artistry in the Islamic era, reaching their peak in Iran and Egypt. These valuable works, primarily produced from the 5th to the 12th century AH, are considered the manifestation of Islamic wood carving, openwork, and epigraphy. This research was conducted using a descriptive-analytical method and the data was collected through fieldwork and library studies. As a result of this research, 49 wooden sarcophagi belonging to various tomb structures were identified, on which the names of the carpenter artists, along with mentions of some cities or regions, were inscribed Accordingly, the names of several centers such as Isfahan, Lavasan, Lahijan, Sari, Kasva, and Khansar were identified as being engaged in producing such works in these regions and during this period. Among them, artists from some cities such as Isfahan were better known and their productions were recognized in many regions of Iran, but some artists were also engaged in producing such works only in their local area, such as the carpenters of Sojas or Eqlid