The Pila, an Islamic Ablution Basin, early to mid 11th century, Spain
The 'Pila' is a late 11th- or early 12th-century carved basin which stood in the gardens of the palace of the local Banu Mujahid ruler of Denia, Spain.
. Larger images of the the Pila, an Islamic Ablution Basin
. Detail of Horsemen on the Pila
. Detail of Men Pulling Beards on the Pila
. Detail of Bearers on the Pila
. The side view of the Pila with a drinker with a servant and musicians
The Pila has been used as a source for both Muslim Spanish and North African costume e.g. Saharan tribal cavalry on Plate G, Men-At-Arms Series 125, The Armies of Islam 7th-11th Centuries by David Nicolle & Angus McBride, based on the Pila
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The Pila, an Islamic Ablution Basin, early to mid 11th century, Spain
. Larger image of the the Pila, an Islamic Ablution Basin
. Detail of Horsemen on the Pila
. Detail of Men Pulling Beards on the Pila
. Detail of Bearers on the Pila
. The side view of the Pila with a drinker with a servant and musicians
Druzhina
11th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers
The 'Pila' is a late 11th- or early 12th-century carved basin which stood in the gardens of the palace of the local Banu Mujahid ruler of Denia, Spain.
. Larger images of the the Pila, an Islamic Ablution Basin
. Detail of Horsemen on the Pila
. Detail of Men Pulling Beards on the Pila
. Detail of Bearers on the Pila
. The side view of the Pila with a drinker with a servant and musicians
The Pila has been used as a source for both Muslim Spanish and North African costume e.g. Saharan tribal cavalry on Plate G, Men-At-Arms Series 125, The Armies of Islam 7th-11th Centuries by David Nicolle & Angus McBride, based on the Pila
MIRROR SITE
The Pila, an Islamic Ablution Basin, early to mid 11th century, Spain
. Larger image of the the Pila, an Islamic Ablution Basin
. Detail of Horsemen on the Pila
. Detail of Men Pulling Beards on the Pila
. Detail of Bearers on the Pila
. The side view of the Pila with a drinker with a servant and musicians
Druzhina
11th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers
