Publication Date
Seventh century AH / thirteenth century AD
Publication Place
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Museum of the Islamic Serf (MIA)
Subject
Copper, silver, black compound, solder; Inlaying, hammering, engraving, drilling, welding
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع: 24.8 سم، القطر: 25.6 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
MW.110.1999
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus21;22;ar
Library Location
Museum of the Islamic Serf (MIA)
Date
Seventh century AH / thirteenth century AD
Notes
The magnificent tray stand, made of copper sheets inlaid with silver, displays a decorative scheme entirely dedicated to the glorification of the ruler for whom the stand was made (without mentioning his name). Many decorations appear on the stand, including a drawing representing a king sitting on a throne between two servants, with lions underneath and winged angels above him. The image is surrounded by astronomical symbols to indicate that the ruler’s powers are not limited only to the earth, but also extend to the sky.
Sample Text
Tara Desjardins "Tray Holder" in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus21;22;ar
