Title: Ewer
Date: 10th or 11th century AD
Location: Iran
Materials: copper alloy, cast, with engraved decoration and openwork thumbpiece
Dimensions: 41.5cm (height)
Accession Number: MTW 1238
Other Notes:
The shape is a modification of a Sasanian type [see MTW 455]. It has fine incised surface decoration of foliate bands and medallions and benedictory inscriptions.
Bibliography:
J.M. Rogers, The Arts of Islam. Masterpieces from the Khalili Collection, London 2010, cat.18, p.43.
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