Top Section of a Water Jug

The ornate decoration of this water jar, with its seated drinkers, attendants, lively arabesques, and birds, attests to the popularity of courtly imagery in the medieval Islamic world. An almost identical jar is in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The two may have come from a set used in a palace or other secular setting.

• Medium: Ceramic; earthenware, pierced decoration
• Geographical Locations:
  • Iraq
  • Syria
• Dates: late 12th-early 13th century
• Dynasty: Possibly Seljuq
• Period: Possibly Seljuq
• Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (29.2 x 34.3 cm)
• Collection: Arts of the Islamic World
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 2F66 Interim Storage, Shelf 204
• Accession Number: 73.30.6
• Image: CUR.73.30.6_view1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2007