Ewer

Unknown

first half 14th century · Brass; inlaid and engraved with silver, copper, and black compound. · Islamic Art

Holding the ewer by its rounded handle, a servant would have poured water into a large matching basin while his master washed his hands in the stream of water flowing from the long spout. The dedicatory inscription on this ewer places it in the reign of Sultan al‑Nasir Muhammad (1310–41).

Artist

Unknown

Date

first half 14th century

Medium

Brass; inlaid and engraved with silver, copper, and black compound.

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

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