Islamic ArtMetaldated A.H. 640 / A.D. 1242–43The 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
| Medium | Brass; raised, engraved, inlaid with silver |
| Dimensions | Height: 15 9/16 in. (39.5 cm) Diam. of base: 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metal |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | By kind permission of the Keir Collection on long term loan by Ranros Universal SA to the Dallas Museum of Art (K.1.2014.82) |
| Date | dated A.H. 640 / A.D. 1242–43 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Mosul, Jazira|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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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