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Casket with figural decorationside

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  • Casket with figural decoration (front)
  • Casket with figural decoration (side)
  • Casket with figural decoration (side)
  • Casket with figural decoration (side)
  • Casket with figural decoration (back)
  • Casket with figural decoration (side)
  • Casket with figural decoration (top)
  • Casket with figural decoration (bottom)
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Casket with figural decoration

  • Description

    Roundels on the different sides of the casket enclose musicians, cross-legged figures on a raised platform, and a rider.

  • Details

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    Associated place
    Asia › Iran (place of creation)
    Date
    14th century (1301 - 1400)
    Material and technique
    brass, inlaid with silver
    Dimensions
    13 x 14.3 x 11.6 cm (height x width x depth)
    Material index
    processed material › metal › alloy › copper alloy › brass,
    processed material › metal › silver
    Technique index
    formed › cast,
    covered › inlaid
    Object type index
    container › casket
    No. of items
    2
    Credit line
    Bequeathed by Ralph Pinder-Wilson, 2009.
    Accession no.
    EA2009.23

Location

    • First floor | Room 31 | Islamic Middle East

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