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At A Glance

  • Period

    mid-16th century
  • Geography

    Venice, Italy
  • Material

    Bronze inlaid with sliver
  • Dimension

    H x W: 32.2 x 30.2 cm (12 11/16 x 11 7/8 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1945.14
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1945.14

Object Details

  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Arts of the Islamic World (May 3, 1998 to January 3, 2016)
    Islamic Metalwork in the Freer Gallery of Art (September 27, 1985 to November 17, 1986)
    Art of the Mamluks (May 14, 1981 to May 25, 1982)
    Art of the Arab World (May 8, 1975 to August 20, 1977)
    Near Eastern Art (June 15, 1973 to May 7, 1975)
    2500 Years of Persian Art—Paintings, Metalwork (February 10, 1972 to June 15, 1973)
    Near Eastern Art—Paintings, Metalwork (August 18, 1967 to February 10, 1972)
    Untitled Exhibition, Islamic Manuscripts, 1955 (April 12, 1955 to December 16, 1955)
    Untitled Exhibition, Islamic Manuscripts, 1947 (October 6, 1947 to February 25, 1956)
  • Origin

    Venice, Italy
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Vessel
  • Restrictions and Rights

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