Islamic Bronze Water Jug - FZ.394, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1200 AD to 1400 AD, Dimensions: 14.5" (36.8cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Bronze. The art of metalwork has been one of the principal forms of artistic expression in the Islamic world. Responding to the taste and needs of different social and economic classes, artists continuously explored the technical and decorative potential of their materials to transform simple, functional objects into highly refined works of art.
Antiquities Ancient Near East
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