Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
Object type: Jug
Department: Islamic Art
Date: early 16th century
Medium: Brass; cast and turned, engraved, and inlaid with silver, gold, and black organic compound
Dimensions: H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
Max. Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Diam. of Rim: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Diam. of base: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Classification: Metal
Geography: Attributed to probably Herat   present-day Afghanistan  
Credit line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession year: 1891
Tags: Arabic