Basin

Unknown

first half 14th century · Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver · Islamic Art

The shape of this basin, both in metal and glass, was popular in the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods. From its elegant profile and inscribed titles it is evident that it was made for an important commander of the Mamluk army.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first half 14th century

Medium

Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

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