Casket
Object type: Casket
Department: Islamic Art
Date: late 12th–early 13th century
Medium: Brass; hammered in repoussé and chased
Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
W. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Wt. 26 oz. (737.17 g)
Classification: Metal
Geography: Made in    Iran Khurasan 
Credit line: Gift of George Hecksher, 2001
Accession year: 2001
Tags: Lions|Mythical Creatures