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Written by: Yuki WhitfieldContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 114131
IslamicWater Filter with an Elephant Figure
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Islamic |
|---|---|
| Date | Fatimid dynasty (969–1171), 11th/12th century |
| Culture / Origin | Old Cairo |
| Medium | Earthenware with pierced and incised decoration |
| Dimensions | 2.5 × 7.9 cm (1 × 3 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Africa |
| Type | Decorative Arts |
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