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Standard (<i>Alem</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored object with long, thin handle and wider, more decorative top. Top resembles a tree or leaf with rounded scalloped edges. Top has etchings and Arabic calligraphy. Top of object appears to be made from a single piece of metal folded over. Small loop at very top. Title: Standard (Alem). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1675–1700
Medium:
Copper, gold, iron, wood
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
473 × 624 px
Museum record:
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