Publication Date
Eleventh-twelfth centuries
Publication Place
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Benaki Museum
Subject
Copper alloy
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
القطر : 25.6 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
13093
Record ID
object;EPM;gr;Mus21;11;ar
Library Location
Benaki Museum
Date
Eleventh-twelfth centuries
Notes
Everyday utensils used in the Fatimid era were made of copper alloy, such as this basin. The conical shape, which is reminiscent of later, ancient vessels of a similar shape that were made of precious metals, continued to be used in Islamic ceramics and metalwork after the twelfth century. The decoration consists of a double row of alternating Kufic inscriptions that express good wishes to the owner of the piece and are decorated with scrolls and heart shapes.
Sample Text
"Basin" within Discover the collections of Islamic art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;gr;Mus21;11;ar
