Name of Object:Brazier Location:Amman, Jordan Holding Museum:Jordan Archaeological Museum About Jordan Archaeological Museum, Amman Date of Object:Hegira 2nd century / AD 8th century Museum Inventory Number:J.15700-15707 Material(s) / Technique(s):Iron and bronze, cast. Dimensions:Height 47 cm, length 58 cm Period / Dynasty:Umayyad Provenance:Hallado en al-Fudayn. Description:An iron and bronze brazier of the AH 2nd / AD 8th century, perfect in both the craftsmanship of the relief and in the rendition of the figures in the round. This object is probably one of the best-known and complete of all the Umayyad heating stands to be found in Jordan. View Short DescriptionAn iron and bronze brazier from the Umayyad palace of al-Fudayn. Its front plaque bears erotic scenes that probably represent the myth of Dionysus. Part of the inherited oriental iconography, the artisan integrated Iranian cultural traits with the oriental Greco-Roman style. How date and origin were established:The object was dated by its stratigraphic context, and association with Umayyad pottery vessels and shards also found at the site. How Object was obtained:The object was found during an excavation in 1986 that took place at al-Fudayn, a site located in Mafraq which lies 70 km north-east of Amman, where a palace and a mosque were discovered. Many metal objects, steatite vessels, ivory and ceramic pots were also found, dating back to the Umayyad period. How provenance was established:Where this object was produced is unknown but it was found during archaeological excavation work at al-Fudayn, a site located in Mafraq. Selected bibliography:Bienkowski. P., The Art of Jordan , Glasgow, 1991, p.99, cat. no 118. Citation of this web page:Aida Naghawy "Brazier" in Discover Islamic Art, Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;jo;Mus01;6;en Prepared by: Aida Naghawy
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