Quick quiz
Mamluk Brass Washbasin
4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.
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1. What is this washbasin mostly made of?
💡 It's a shiny yellow metal.
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2. What were the silver and gold used for on the basin?
💡 Think about the patterns you can see on the surface.
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3. When was this washbasin probably made?
💡 It was made during the Mamluk period, in the 1300s.
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4. Look closely at the patterns on the basin. What kinds of designs do you notice?
💡 Think about shapes and plants.