Divination Bowl with Inscriptions and Zodiac Signs
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Caption
Divination Bowl with Inscriptions and Zodiac Signs, mid–16th century. Copper alloy (brass), engraved with repoussé center, 3 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2in. (9.5 x 21.6 x 21.6cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson in memory of her husband, 1989.149.7. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1989.149.7_view01_PS11.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Divination Bowl with Inscriptions and Zodiac Signs
Date
mid–16th century
Period
Safavid
Geography
Place made: Iran
Medium
Copper alloy (brass), engraved with repoussé center
Classification
Dimensions
3 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2in. (9.5 x 21.6 x 21.6cm)
Inscriptions
Oh God, May They Grace descend upon Al Mustafa Muhammad/Murtada `Ali the virgin Fatima/The grandsons Hasan and Husayn/May Thy Grace descend upom Zayn al-Ibad `Ali al Baqir/Muhammad al Sadiq Ja`far. al Kazim Musa, al-Rida, `Ali al Taqi/Muhammad, al-Naqi `Ali, al-Zaki al `Askari/ Hasan, May Thy Grace descend upon the Imam, al-Mahdi Muhammad. The frieze at the bottom of the bowl includes Sura 48 (al-Fath, "The Victory) from the Qur'an.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson in memory of her husband
Accession Number
1989.149.7
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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