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Footed Ewer with Elephant-Headed Spout and Bird-Shaped Terminals

probably 15th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Footed Ewer with Elephant-Headed Spout and Bird-Shaped Terminals
  • Date: probably 15th century
  • Geography: Country of Origin India
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm.)
    W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
    D. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Promised gift of Terence McInereny in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2020
  • Object Number: L.2022.32
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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