Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis)

Definition

The basin refers to a large, shallow container used for holding water or other liquids. In the context of the Baptistère de St. Louis, it specifically refers to a medieval Islamic basin made of brass.

Related terms

Mohammed ibn al-Zain: He was an important Islamic metalworker who created the basin for the Baptistère de St. Louis.

Musée du Louvre: It is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums located in Paris, France where the Baptistère de St. Louis and its basin are housed.

Brass:

A yellowish alloy made from copper and zinc which was commonly used in creating decorative objects during medieval times.