Kettle

12th century

Not on view

Buckets of this type are represented in Iranian miniature paintings illustrating hammam or bath house scenes. The inscription extends best wishes to an anonymous owner.

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Title: Kettle
Date: 12th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran, probably Hamadan
Medium: Bronze; engraved and inlaid with copper
Dimensions: H. 7 in. (17.78 cm)
Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1935
Object Number: 35.64.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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