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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Water Filter

11th century-12th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Water filter of unglazed earthenware, with an inscription in the design.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Unglazed earthenware
Brief description
Water filter of unglazed earthenware, probably Egypt, 11th century-12th century.
Physical description
Water filter of unglazed earthenware, with an inscription in the design.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.5cm
  • Width: 7cm
Style
Object history
Object found in excavations in Fostat, Egypt
Association
Collection
Accession number
C.899-1919

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Record createdNovember 3, 2005
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