Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout

Unknown

late 12th century · Brass; cast, chased, engraved, inlaid with silver and black compound · Islamic Art

The shape and decoration of this ewer and 54.64 are very similar. On this piece, the handle is preserved, and its leonine form is echoed in the lion mask on the lid. This object represents an early phase of the inlay technique, when areas of intricate inlay were balanced by broad zones of brass. Like other metalwork objects from the period, this ewer bears Arabic inscriptions of good wishes to the owner.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 12th century

Medium

Brass; cast, chased, engraved, inlaid with silver and black compound

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1933