Who created "Cup with a Poem on Wine"?

Cup with a Poem on Wine was created by Ibn Sukkara al-Hashimi in second half 10th–11th century.

When was "Cup with a Poem on Wine" created?

This artwork was created second half 10th–11th century.

What medium is "Cup with a Poem on Wine"?

Cup with a Poem on Wine is Silver; fire-gilded, hammered, chased.

Is "Cup with a Poem on Wine" in the public domain?

Yes, Cup with a Poem on Wine is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cup with a Poem on Wine

Ibn Sukkara al-Hashimi

second half 10th–11th century

Medium

Silver; fire-gilded, hammered, chased

Dimensions

C Wt. 6.3 oz. (178.6 g)

Classification

Metal

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1964

Accession Number

64.133.2

Tags

PoetryWineArabic

Art Historical Context

Behold the exquisite *Cup with a Poem on* by Ibn Sukkara-Hashimi, crafted the second half of the10th–11th. This silver vessel, weighing a substantial 6.3 ounces, hails from the Islamic world during a golden age of artistry under dynasties like the Abbasids or Buyids. Fire-gilded for a luxurious golden sheen, it was meticulously hammered from a single sheet of silver and adorned with chased designs—delicate engravings created by pressing tools into the softened metal. Such techniques showcased the artisan's mastery, transforming raw material into a shimmering object fit for elite banquets. At ...

Cup with a Poem on Wine

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