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Ewer
(Ancient Near East )
This ewer with geometric and floral designs, exemplifies a group of cast brass ewers, which may belong to the earliest known examples of Islamic metalwork. It is distinguished by its pear-shaped body, elegant palmette handle, and vegetal designs in bold relief.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
F. R. Martin, Stockholm, Sweden; Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Exhibitions
| 1998-2001 | Highlights from the Collection. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
| 1940 | Exhibition of Persian Art. Iranian Institute, New York. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/1981 | Examination | examined for condition |
Geographies
Iran (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 14 5/8 x W: 7 7/8 x D: 7 in. (37.2 x 20 x 17.8 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
54.457