Bowl with Figural Imagery

Unknown

second half 14th century · Brass; hammered and turned, engraved, and inlaid with gold, silver, and black compound · Islamic Art

This hammered and turned brass bowl holds six circular medallions depicting figural scenes inlaid in gold, silver, and a black compound. In between each of these medallions is a section of a continuous inscription in muhaqqaq and kufic scripts that includes good wishes to the owner and declarations of the glory of God. Engraved fish and waterfowl on the interior suggest that the bowl may once have been used to hold water.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half 14th century

Medium

Brass; hammered and turned, engraved, and inlaid with gold, silver, and black compound

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1941