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Vase

7th–8th century
Not on view
The unusually high tin content in this bronze vessel made it especially difficult to make. Worked at very high temperatures, the material was hammered into shape. Vessels with a high tin content are relatively rare and are identifiable by the grayish black patina that forms on their surface.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vase
  • Date: 7th–8th century
  • Geography: Attributed to probably Iran
  • Medium: High-tin bronze; hammered
  • Dimensions: H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
    Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
    Wt. 12.7 oz. (360.1 g)
  • Classification: Metal
  • Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1973
  • Object Number: 1973.338.10
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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