Jug
900s
Maker Unknown
Islamic Art
Jug, 900s. Iran or Iraq, Baghdad, Buyid Period, reign of Samsam al-Dawla (985-998 AD). Gold with repoussé and chased and engraved decoration; overall: 12.5 x 10.2 cm (4 15/16 x 4 in.); diameter of base: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1966.22
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Metalwork
- Formatted Medium
- gold with repoussé and chased and engraved decoration
- Medium
- gold, repoussé, chased, engraved, decoration
- Dimensions
- Overall: 12.5 x 10.2 cm (4 15/16 x 4 in.); Diameter of base: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: The inscription bands contain Arabic poetry which translates, in part: "You are the image of the full moon at night, the first gleam of sun on the horizon of the morning. You are a sword in the times of war, a beneficent rain in times of peace...your sword cuts the necks of Buyid enemies in great quantities...Glory and prosperity to the just king Samsam al-Dawla...May God lengthen your reign!" Arabic inscription with blessings and titles; & Arabic poetic verses
- Departments
- Islamic Art
- Accession Number
- 1966.22
- Credit Line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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