basin; Metal vessels; Brass; Copper; Silver; Tin; See file

bowl, outside is decorated with a narrow band containing three braided lines. In the intervals there occur vegetal motifs, whole animals or parts, mostly heads. Animals; consist of birds, horned beasts, and female-headed monsters. See file for complete; description done by Oleg Grabar entitled ‘Two Pieces of Islamic Metalwork at the University of Michigan.’ Basin with fishpond motif. Around the basin's outer surface, a large calligraphic inscription praises the last Ayyubid prince Najm al-Din Ayyub. Brass (Pearls of Wisdom, Gruber; Dimmig).

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