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Vase with Arabesque Design

early 16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vase with Arabesque Design
  • Date: early 16th century
  • Culture: Syrian (Damascus), Persian, or Egyptian (Cairo)
  • Medium: Brass, inlaid with traces of silver.
  • Dimensions: H. 13.1 cm
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1458
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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