Set of three vessels of goblets

Late eleventh or early twelfth century. Tin-rich hammered brass. From the Cathedral of La Seu d’Urgell.
Late eleventh or early twelfth century. Tin-rich hammered brass. From the Cathedral of La Seu d’Urgell.
Late eleventh or early twelfth century. Tin-rich hammered brass. From the Cathedral of La Seu d’Urgell.

These are semicylindrical receptacles decorated with different types of awls. Only one of them has three legs and a lid with an inscription. The decoration of all three vessels follows the same pattern, combining inscriptions in Kufic and ornamental motifs from the Andalusian tradition. These objects probably reached La Seu from trade exchanges or as diplomatic gifts.

All the pieces
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