Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453

The shape and decoration of this ewer is similar to 33.96. Both represent an early phase of the inlay technique, when areas of intricate inlay were balanced by broad zones of brass. Both bear Arabic inscriptions of good wishes to their owners, and this ewer now missing its handle is also inscribed with the maker’s name. On this piece, the central band includes pairs of animal predators and prey.

Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Brass; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver, copper and black compound

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Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Brass; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver, copper and black compound
Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Brass; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver, copper and black compound
Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Brass; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver, copper and black compound
Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Brass; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver, copper and black compound
Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Brass; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver, copper and black compound
Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Brass; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver, copper and black compound

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