This 3D-printed Museum Replica meticulously recreates the Twelve-sided Ewer with Sphinxes and Human-Headed Inscriptions, an iconic piece of medieval Islamic metalwork from the Ilkhanid period (1300–1350 CE), originally crafted in Khurasan, Iran. The replica captures the ewer’s twelve-sided form, adorned with intricate motifs including lions, sphinxes, winged hare-like figures, and human-headed inscriptions, reflecting the cultural richness and artistic sophistication of its time. Standing at a scaled height proportional to the original 44.8 cm (17 5/8 in.), this reproduction preserves the object’s geometric elegance and symbolic depth, ideal for collectors, educators, or enthusiasts of Islamic art.
Material Options for the Twelve-Sided Ewer:
– Black Nylon: Crafted using advanced 3D printing techniques and finished with a Color Touch treatment, this option offers durability and resistance to scratching, rubbing, and external conditions. The surface displays a uniform, consistent black color across production batches, ensuring high-quality replication for multiple units.
– White Nylon: Produced through 3D printing and enhanced with a polishing process, this cost-effective option provides a smooth-to-touch finish with a clean, white appearance, maintaining the ewer’s detailed design in a lightweight form.
– Bronze: Created via metal casting, a wax master model is 3D-printed and replaced with molten bronze in a plaster mold. This material lends the replica a robust, elegant finish with a warm, metallic sheen, echoing the original’s luxurious aesthetic.
– Brass: Utilizing the same metal casting process, this option replicates the ewer in brass, mirroring the original material. The result is a refined, golden-toned surface that highlights the intricate relief work and inlaid motifs.
– Gold Plated Brass: Starting with a brass base formed through metal casting, this variant is electroplated with gold, offering a striking, opulent appearance that enhances the ewer’s regal lion and sphinx iconography.
– White Rhodium Plated Brass: Cast in brass and coated with white rhodium, this option delivers a sleek, silvery finish, accentuating the ewer’s detailed engravings and high-relief elements with a modern elegance.
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Specifications:
The replica retains the original’s twelve-sided structure, with a lion in high relief on the spout and neck, sphinxes encircling the midsection, winged hare-like figures near the top, and human-headed inscriptions at the base. Each material option ensures precision in replicating these features, from the foliate scrolls to the animated script, showcasing the technical prowess of the Ilkhanid artisans in a contemporary medium.
Note:
Objects exceeding the size limitations of the production process for each material are scaled down proportionally from the original dimensions to ensure compatibility with manufacturing constraints.
