Vase
14th century (made)
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Brass vase damascened in silver, the lip strengthened with an iron band. Medallions around body of vessel show figures engaged in playing musical instruments and drinking, the alternate medallions showing a bird attacked by a hawk. The medallions occur in a band of foliage with inscriptions above and below. The neck is enriched with foliage and has three knobs hung with rings (one ring is missing), which are possibly later additions. The foot is scalloped. An inscription band runs around the base of the vessel.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | brass damascened and inlaid |
Brief description | Middle East, Metalwork. Brass, formerly inlaid with silver, Syria, 13th-14th c.; Islamic. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/1170. |
Physical description | Brass vase damascened in silver, the lip strengthened with an iron band. Medallions around body of vessel show figures engaged in playing musical instruments and drinking, the alternate medallions showing a bird attacked by a hawk. The medallions occur in a band of foliage with inscriptions above and below. The neck is enriched with foliage and has three knobs hung with rings (one ring is missing), which are possibly later additions. The foot is scalloped. An inscription band runs around the base of the vessel. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Inscription around base in Thuluth |
Gallery label | Vase
Brass, formerly inlaid with silver
Syrian, 13th-14th c.(pre 2002) |
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Accession number | 549-1899 |
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Record created | May 29, 2002 |
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