Kettle Ewer with Dragon-Headed Spout

late 16th–early 17th century

Not on view

Arabic Inscription (from the Qur'an, Sura 2

Although this type of ewer was also made in Iran, the pronounced verticality, elongated spout, and Timurid-style dragon of this example point to a northern Indian origin. It was later inscribed with a Qur'anic verse and the name of its owner, 'Abdullah Muhammad.

Artwork Details

Title: Kettle Ewer with Dragon-Headed Spout
Date: late 16th–early 17th century
Geography: Attributed to Northern India
Medium: Brass; cast and later engraved
Dimensions: Ht. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
W. 10 9/16 in. (26.8 cm)
D. 5 13/16 in. (14.8 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Object Number: 30.95.194
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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