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Sculptures, vases etc., Egyptian (Mohammedan), from Arabian Museum, Cairo

Unknown

1904

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Sculptures, vases etc., Egyptian (Mohammedan), from Arabian Museum, Cairo is a 1904 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1904
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows four old clay objects on a shelf. On the left is a small, lopsided bowl with a handle. Next to it are two big jars—one smooth, the other covered in carved swirls. In front sits a flat, rectangular tray with tiny raised patterns all over it. The tray’s detailed carvings make it look like it was meant for something special, maybe a gift or a ceremonial piece. The photo itself is old, taken around 1900, and labeled from a museum in Cairo. If you like this kind of craftsmanship, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The image shows a sepia-toned photograph of three marble objects: two vases and a slab, accompanied by another vessel, arranged on a surface. The pieces appear to be part of an Egyptian collection housed in the Arabian Museum in Cairo. The photograph was taken in 1904 by an unknown photographer. The objects are displayed in a mounted format, suggesting an archival or documentary purpose.

Read the full account in the museum source.