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Canteen
Unknown artistmid-13th century
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Washington, D.C., United States
This canteen, produced in the Middle East, features at its center an image of the enthroned Madonna and Child, surrounded by scenes from the life of Christ. Aside from Jesus, Mary is depicted most often, appearing three times on the front of the canteen.
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Details
- Title: Canteen
- Creator: Unknown artist
- Date: mid-13th century
- Physical Dimensions: w8.5 x h17.75 x d8.5 in
- Type: Metalwork
- Rights: Unknown artist, Canteen, mid-13th century; Syria or Northern Iraq; Brass with silver inlay, 17 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.; Freer and Sackler Galleries; inv. F1941.10
- Medium: Brass with silver inlay
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