Basin with Zodiac Signs and Royal Titles

Unknown

late 13th–early 14th century · Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound · Islamic Art

The bottom of this basin depicts the sun surrounded by all twelve signs on the zodiac and the seven planets of medieval belief. The titles of an unknown noble are arranged around the rim. This basin, with a matching ewer, may have been used for ablutions.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 13th–early 14th century

Medium

Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891