Water Filter thumbnail 1
Water Filter thumbnail 2

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

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdNovember 3, 2005
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest