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Stand for Water Jar

11th–first half 12th century
Not on view
Stands like this are called kilgas. They were used as supports for large unglazed earthenware water jars (habbs). The porous bodies of these jars allowed water to seep through their bases, filtering impurities in the process. The water collected in the projecting basin of the kilga, from which it was ladled out as needed.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Stand for Water Jar
  • Date: 11th–first half 12th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Egypt or Syria
  • Medium: Marble; carved
  • Dimensions: H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
    W. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm)
    D. 18 11/16 in. (47.5 cm)
    Wt. 92 lbs (41.7 kg)
  • Classification: Stone
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.176
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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