Publication Date
AH 7th century / AD 13th century
Publication Place
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Archaeological Museum; Tetouan
Subject
Brown manganese oxide coated porcelain.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع: 12 سم؛ قطر القاعدة: 5.4 سم؛ القطر الأقصى: 13سم؛ قطر الفوهة/الفتحة: 9.9 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
1977.51.285
Record ID
object;ISL;ma;Mus01_F;38;ar
Library Location
Archaeological Museum; Tetouan
Date
AH 7th century / AD 13th century
Notes
This vessel, with a spherical hollow, cylindrical neck, two handles, and a ring base, was used as a drinking vessel. The neck and upper part of the neck are painted with brown manganese oxide paint, inscribed with decorative elements. Repetitive decorative elements are grouped into a frieze on the neck and on the upper part of the hollow. Horizontal and vertical dividing lines were drawn on the neck, and a decorative element was a braid known as the “eternal braid.” A semi-scriptural decorative element underlines the name “Allah”, decorated with floral motifs and surrounded by a scattered horizontal spiral panel and small painted discs. This type of decoration is reminiscent of metalwork and is a distinctive feature of Almohad production in Morocco and Andalusia.
Sample Text
Naima El Khatib-Boujibar “Vase” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;ma;Mus01_F;38;ar
