Flag of IraqIslamic ArtMetaldated A.H. 640 / A.D. 1242–43

The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord is a metal probably Mosul from Jazira|Iraq created in dated A.H. 640 / A.D. 1242–43 using brass; raised, engraved, inlaid with silver measuring Height: 15 9/16 in. (39.5 cm) Diam. of base: 5 11/16 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBrass; raised, engraved, inlaid with silver
DimensionsHeight: 15 9/16 in. (39.5 cm) Diam. of base: 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm)
ClassificationMetal
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineBy kind permission of the Keir Collection on long term loan by Ranros Universal SA to the Dallas Museum of Art (K.1.2014.82)
Datedated A.H. 640 / A.D. 1242–43

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Mosul, Jazira|Iraq. Flag of Iraq

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What department houses The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord?

The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord created?

The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord dates to dated A.H. 640 / A.D. 1242–43.

What material is The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord made from?

The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord is crafted from brass; raised, engraved, inlaid with silver.

Where does The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord originate?

The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord originates from Jazira|Iraq.

Is The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord in the public domain?

The Homberg Ewer Depicting Standing Saints or Ecclesiastics, Including Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem Offering Birds in Sacrifice to the Lord is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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