Publication Date
Sixth-seventh centuries AH / twelfth-thirteenth centuries AD
Publication Place
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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Subject
Copper alloy, hammered, raised, engraved
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع 12.5 سم القطر 46 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
SM2006-1160
Record ID
object;EPM;ua;Mus21;11;ar
Library Location
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Date
Sixth-seventh centuries AH / twelfth-thirteenth centuries AD
Notes
A circular bowl with a flat base and a wide rim facing outward. It contains sixteen pointed protrusions that give the basin its star shape. Inside, in the center, is an engraving in the form of a flower surrounded by decorative bands wrapped around themselves on the base inlaid with calligraphy inscriptions and decorations resembling sun rays. On the edges there are writings in the form of a ribbon with vague words that are mostly meaningless. The bowl has no inscriptions on the outside. Such tanks are used to store water used for ablution before performing the ritual prayer.
Sample Text
Hazelle Page “Copper Alloy Bowl” in Discover Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;ua;Mus21;11;ar
