A MAMLUK BRONZE CANDLESTICK

EGYPT OR SYRIA, 14TH CENTURY

Details

A MAMLUK BRONZE CANDLESTICK
EGYPT OR SYRIA, 14TH CENTURY
With cast sloping body, flat shoulder, tubular neck and sloping mouth, the body with a band of naskh titles interrupted by vine roundels between minor stripes, the shoulder with arabesque interlace and vine stripes, the neck with benedictory inscription and minor stripes, rubbed, mouth slightly reduced
7½in. (19cm) high

Brought to you by

Romain Pingannaud

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

rpingannaud@christies.com +44 (0)20 7389 2374

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

The inscription around the body reads mimma 'umila bi rasm al-jannab al-'ali al-amiri al-kabiri al-'alimi al-'adili al-mujahidi al-murabiti (One of what was made for his High Excellency, the Great Amir, the Leanerd, the Just, the Holy Warrior, the Defender).

More from Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds

View All