The Blacas ewer; engraved and inlaid with silver and copper. Made of sheet brass hammered to form a
The Blacas ewer; engraved and inlaid with silver and copper. Made of sheet brass hammered to form a faceted body. Inscription and panels with various figural images (e.g. hunting, battles, courtly entertainment) on a background filled with geometrical patterns.Culture/period: Middle IslamicDate: April 1232 (Rajab 629 AH)Made in: Mosul (Iraq)Registration number: 1866,1229.61© The Trustees of the British Museum (source) + detailed description -- source link
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