Cauldron

12th–13th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Cauldron
Date: 12th–13th century
Geography: Attributed to Caucasus, Dagestan
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H. 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm)
Gr. W. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Object Number: 57.51.15
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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