Ewer

16th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 461

This ewer is typical of the objects that were displayed in open niches in reception rooms of upper-class Syrian residences during the Ottoman period

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Title: Ewer
Date: 16th century
Geography: Attributed to Turkey
Medium: Copper alloy; incised and gilded
Dimensions: H. (to top of spout) 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm)
H. (of body) 10 5/8 in. (27.0 cm)
Gr. Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Blumka, 1975
Object Number: 1975.41
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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