Copper alloy ewer inlaid with copper, ca. 12/13th centuries.

Metalwork

Material: Metals | Type: Containers/Vessels | Countries: Afghanistan

  • Period

    Islamic

  • Red List

    Red List – Afghanistan

Category

Metalwork
The great bronze products inlaid with gold and silver are rarely seen on the market, but lesser quality copper alloy objects in many shapes are common. They are decorated with incised motifs, sometimes inlaid in brass.
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