Stand for Water Jar

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11th–first half 12th century · Marble; carved · Islamic Art

Stands like this are called kilgas. They were used as supports for large unglazed earthenware water jars (habbs). The porous bodies of these jars allowed water to seep through their bases, filtering impurities in the process. The water collected in the projecting basin of the kilga, from which it was ladled out as needed.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th–first half 12th century

Medium

Marble; carved

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1920