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Vase

14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11cm
  • Diameter: 8.5cm (maximum)
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Inscription around base in Thuluth
Gallery label
Vase Brass, formerly inlaid with silver Syrian, 13th-14th c.(pre 2002)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
549-1899

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Record createdMay 29, 2002
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