Unpublished Metal Artifacts discovered in the city of Balad (Aski Mosul)

Abstract

Through excavations conducted in the city of Balad at selected sites, a collection of diverse metal artifacts of various shapes and sizes was found, including vessels and bells. These artifacts are among the metal finds dating back to the Islamic era. The researcher was able to obtain some of these models from the Iraqi Museum's storerooms for the purpose of studying them.
Given the importance of this topic and the scarcity of studies examining the results of excavations related to artifacts of this type, the researcher decided to study important examples of these artifacts. Two selected examples: a vessel and a bell.
We conducted a descriptive study and then analyzed the two models in terms of size, shape, nature of use, material, manufacturing method, style, and most important artistic features, as well as an introduction to the manufacturing and usage styles of that era.