Casket
This casket has no exact known parallels and both shape and technique are rarely encountered in its area of production. The repoussé technique was widely used to decorate gold and silver jewelry but sparely on objects in bronze. Although the decoration is not particularly accomplished, the composition is well balanced and the real and fantastic animals have an arresting, lively presence.
Artwork Details
- Title:Casket
- Date:late 12th–early 13th century
- Geography:Made in Iran, Khurasan
- Medium:Brass; hammered in repoussé and chased
- Dimensions:H. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
W. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Wt. 26 oz. (737.17 g) - Classification:Metal
- Credit Line:Gift of George Hecksher, 2001
- Object Number:2001.762
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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Ja`far ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali
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