File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art mtw 1266.1.jpg
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Casket
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Casket |
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| Object type |
metal artwork / casket  |
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| Description |
The slightly tapering body is decorated with bands of inscription and medallions enclosing the signs of the zodiac (represented conventionally, except for Sagittarius, which is shown as a harpy) ... See full description on web site. |
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| Date | late 12th or early 13th century AD | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | brass or quaternary copper alloy, piece cast, engraved, ringmatted and inlaid with silver, copper and a black compound | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Collection |
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| Accession number |
MTW 1266 (Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art) |
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| Place of creation | Iran, Khurasan | ||||||||||||||||||||
| References |
https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-casket-mtw1266/ (English) |
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Photograph
| Description | Casket |
| Source | Khalili Collections |
| Author | Khalili Collections |
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