Chihil Kilid (Forty Keys) Divination Bowl with Inscriptions, Zodiac Signs, and Four Plaquettes

1679

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Caption

Chihil Kilid (Forty Keys) Divination Bowl with Inscriptions, Zodiac Signs, and Four Plaquettes, 1679. Copper alloy (brass), engraved with repoussé center and inlaid with black composites, 3in. (7.6cm) 3 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (7.6 x 19.1 x 19.1cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson in memory of her husband, 1989.149.11. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1989.149.11_PS2.jpg)

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Title

Chihil Kilid (Forty Keys) Divination Bowl with Inscriptions, Zodiac Signs, and Four Plaquettes

Date

1679

Dynasty

Safavid

Period

Safavid Period

Geography

Place made: Western Iran, Iran

Medium

Copper alloy (brass), engraved with repoussé center and inlaid with black composites

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

3in. (7.6cm) 3 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (7.6 x 19.1 x 19.1cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson in memory of her husband

Accession Number

1989.149.11

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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