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Jun 21, 2021
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Updated: Sep 27, 2021

13th-14th Century



  • 1296-1321. Made in Cairo, Egypt. Metal Tray for Yemeni Sultan. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Vessel. Medieval.
    Tray for Yemeni Sultan
  • 1296-1321. Made in Cairo, Egypt. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metal Tray for Yemeni Sultan. Medieval. Vessel.
    Tray for Yemeni Sultan
  • 1296-1321. Made in Cairo, Egypt. Metal Tray for Yemeni Sultan. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Vessel. Medieval.
    Tray for Yemeni Sultan
  • Late 13th-14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver. Arabic inscription on on body: Glory to our Lord the Sultan / the kingly the Victorious Nasir al-Dunia wa al-Din Muhammad. Inscription on neck: His high Excellency, the Mamluk, the King, the Victorious. Inscription on body: His high Exellency, the Mamluk, the Wise, the Warrior, His Excellency, the Generous, the High, the Mamluk, the King, the Prince, the Leonine, the King, the Victorious. H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Max. Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.555.
    Ewer
  • Late 13th-14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver. Arabic inscription on on body: Glory to our Lord the Sultan / the kingly the Victorious Nasir al-Dunia wa al-Din Muhammad. Inscription on neck: His high Excellency, the Mamluk, the King, the Victorious. Inscription on body: His high Exellency, the Mamluk, the Wise, the Warrior, His Excellency, the Generous, the High, the Mamluk, the King, the Prince, the Leonine, the King, the Victorious. H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Max. Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.555.
    Ewer
  • 1250-1300. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription on outer rim in naskhi script: Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the victorious, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the conqueror, the defender of the outposts, the aided, the victorious, the aided to victory, sultan of Islam and the Muslims, defeater of the Kharijites and infidels, reviver of justice in the worlds, protector of the oppressed from the oppressor, destroyer of the cruel and the makers of corruption, defender of the abode of religion, sultan Arabs and non Arabs, destroyer of nations... king of the kings of time, Shahrman, hero of the world king of the two seas and the two honored Harams, the Sultan son of Sultan, the king, the aided to victory, the wise, the governor, the fighter for the faith, the defender of the outposts, the warrior, the victorious, the aided to victory, sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the sultan, the victorious king, the sun of the world and religion, Yusuf, may his victories be glorious and may his honor be multiplied. Remaining inscription in interlaced psuedo-kufic. Not translated. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm) Diam. 29 1/4 in. (74 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.603.
    Tray
  • 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; originally inlaid with silver. Inscription on handle: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the victorious. Glory to our lord the sultan.. Inscription on shoulder: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the helper to victory, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the frontiers, the aided to victory, the supporter of the world and religion. Inscription on body: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the victorious, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the frontiers, the aided, the victorious, the warrior, the aided to victory, the sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the killer of infidels and polytheists, the reviver of justice in the worlds, the supporter of the world and religion, Muhammad son of the forgiven by God (deceased), may his victory be glorious. H. 16 15/16 in. (43 cm) W. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) Max. DIam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.571
    Ewer
  • 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; originally inlaid with silver. Inscription on handle: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the victorious. Glory to our lord the sultan.. Inscription on shoulder: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the helper to victory, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the frontiers, the aided to victory, the supporter of the world and religion. Inscription on body: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the victorious, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the frontiers, the aided, the victorious, the warrior, the aided to victory, the sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the killer of infidels and polytheists, the reviver of justice in the worlds, the supporter of the world and religion, Muhammad son of the forgiven by God (deceased), may his victory be glorious. H. 16 15/16 in. (43 cm) W. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) Max. DIam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.571
    Ewer
  • 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; originally inlaid with silver. Inscription on handle: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the victorious. Glory to our lord the sultan.. Inscription on shoulder: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the helper to victory, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the frontiers, the aided to victory, the supporter of the world and religion. Inscription on body: Glory to our lord the sultan, the king, the victorious, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the frontiers, the aided, the victorious, the warrior, the aided to victory, the sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the killer of infidels and polytheists, the reviver of justice in the worlds, the supporter of the world and religion, Muhammad son of the forgiven by God (deceased), may his victory be glorious. H. 16 15/16 in. (43 cm) W. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) Max. DIam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.571
    Ewer
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription on upper portion: For His Honorable and High Excellency, our Lord, the Royal, the Great Amir, the Vanquisher, the Defender of the Faith, the Warrior at the Frontier, the Warden of the Marches, the most Glorious.. Inscription on lower portion: The Favorite, the Treasure, the Viceroy, the Learned, the Governing, the Shelter, Saif ad din Bahadur al Badri, the Sword-bearer (officer ) of al Malik an Nasir. H. 9 5/8 in.(24.4 cm) Diam. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.598.
    Stand
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and originally inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made by order of the Imam, the High, the Lord (the Mamluk), the Amir, the Great, the Wise, the Leonine, Sayf ad-din, the Eternal, the victorious King. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) Wt. 21.2 oz. (601.1 g). Accession no.: 91.1.534.
    Bowl
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and originally inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made by order of the Imam, the High, the Lord (the Mamluk), the Amir, the Great, the Wise, the Leonine, Sayf ad-din, the Eternal, the victorious King. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) Wt. 21.2 oz. (601.1 g). Accession no.: 91.1.534.
    Bowl
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and originally inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made by order of the Imam, the High, the Lord (the Mamluk), the Amir, the Great, the Wise, the Leonine, Sayf ad-din, the Eternal, the victorious King. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) Wt. 21.2 oz. (601.1 g). Accession no.: 91.1.534.
    Bowl
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver. Inscription on top: f His Excellency, the HIgh, the Lord, the King, the Sovereign, the Wise, the Master, the Just, the Leonine, the Fighter for the Faith, the King, the Victorious... The King, the Sovereign, the Wise, the Master, the Just, the Leonine, the Fighter for the Faith, the Warden of Islam, the Powerful, the Valiant. Inscription on bottom: Of His Excellency, the High, the Lord, the King, the Wise, the Master, the King, the Victorious. H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Max. Diam. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.569
    Candlestick Base
  • Late 13th to early 14th Centuries. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic in Thuluth script: Happiness, abundance, felicity, honor, glory, permanent prosperity, eternal memory for the illustrious lord Outside: the same good wishes in kufic script (scratched inscription): Malik `Ali Khan... Hasan [probably a later owner]. Inscription outside: interlaced Kufic, not translated. H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) Diam. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.553.
    Basin with Zodiac
  • Late 13th to early 14th Centuries. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic in Thuluth script: Happiness, abundance, felicity, honor, glory, permanent prosperity, eternal memory for the illustrious lord Outside: the same good wishes in kufic script (scratched inscription): Malik `Ali Khan... Hasan [probably a later owner]. Inscription outside: interlaced Kufic, not translated. H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) Diam. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.553.
    Basin with Zodiac
  • Late 13th to early 14th Centuries. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic in Thuluth script: Happiness, abundance, felicity, honor, glory, permanent prosperity, eternal memory for the illustrious lord Outside: the same good wishes in kufic script (scratched inscription): Malik `Ali Khan... Hasan [probably a later owner]. Inscription outside: interlaced Kufic, not translated. H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) Diam. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.553.
    Basin with Zodiac
  • Late 13th to early 14th Centuries. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic in Thuluth script: Happiness, abundance, felicity, honor, glory, permanent prosperity, eternal memory for the illustrious lord Outside: the same good wishes in kufic script (scratched inscription): Malik `Ali Khan... Hasan [probably a later owner]. Inscription outside: interlaced Kufic, not translated. H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) Diam. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.553.
    Basin with Zodiac
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver. Exterior Arabic Inscription: May power and prosperity endure and long life to thee, O Master, to thee great in dignity. And glory and renewed good fortune enduring forever for thine eminence, O Master, the excellent and beneficent. Interior Arabic Inscription: For his High Excellency, our Lord, the Great Emir, the Learned, the Governing, the Vanquisher, the Defender of the Faith, the Warrior at the Frontiers, the Warden of the Marches, the Aided-by-Allah, the Treasure (Supplier of Stores?), the Helper (of the peope), the Rescuer, the Distinguished, the Regent (or Director of the Kingdom). H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) Bottom Diam. 10 1/2 in. (41.5cm) Top Diam. 16 in. (40.6 cm). Accession no.:91.1.587.
    Basin
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver. Exterior Arabic Inscription: May power and prosperity endure and long life to thee, O Master, to thee great in dignity. And glory and renewed good fortune enduring forever for thine eminence, O Master, the excellent and beneficent. Interior Arabic Inscription: For his High Excellency, our Lord, the Great Emir, the Learned, the Governing, the Vanquisher, the Defender of the Faith, the Warrior at the Frontiers, the Warden of the Marches, the Aided-by-Allah, the Treasure (Supplier of Stores?), the Helper (of the peope), the Rescuer, the Distinguished, the Regent (or Director of the Kingdom). H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) Bottom Diam. 10 1/2 in. (41.5cm) Top Diam. 16 in. (40.6 cm). Accession no.:91.1.587.
    Basin
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver. Exterior Arabic Inscription: May power and prosperity endure and long life to thee, O Master, to thee great in dignity. And glory and renewed good fortune enduring forever for thine eminence, O Master, the excellent and beneficent. Interior Arabic Inscription: For his High Excellency, our Lord, the Great Emir, the Learned, the Governing, the Vanquisher, the Defender of the Faith, the Warrior at the Frontiers, the Warden of the Marches, the Aided-by-Allah, the Treasure (Supplier of Stores?), the Helper (of the peope), the Rescuer, the Distinguished, the Regent (or Director of the Kingdom). H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) Bottom Diam. 10 1/2 in. (41.5cm) Top Diam. 16 in. (40.6 cm). Accession no.:91.1.587.
    Basin
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver. Exterior Arabic Inscription: May power and prosperity endure and long life to thee, O Master, to thee great in dignity. And glory and renewed good fortune enduring forever for thine eminence, O Master, the excellent and beneficent. Interior Arabic Inscription: For his High Excellency, our Lord, the Great Emir, the Learned, the Governing, the Vanquisher, the Defender of the Faith, the Warrior at the Frontiers, the Warden of the Marches, the Aided-by-Allah, the Treasure (Supplier of Stores?), the Helper (of the peope), the Rescuer, the Distinguished, the Regent (or Director of the Kingdom). H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) Bottom Diam. 10 1/2 in. (41.5cm) Top Diam. 16 in. (40.6 cm). Accession no.:91.1.587.
    Basin
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass, inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic on base: His Excellency, the generous, the exalted, the just; the great prince, the conqueror, the fighter for the faith. H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Diam. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm). Accession no.: 29.26.
    Candlestick
  • Mid-14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; hammered and turned, chased, inlaid with silver, copper, and black compound, incised. Inscription on upper section in Arabic Thuluth: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the vanquisher. Inscription at center in Arabic Thuluth script: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the royal, the learned. Inscription on lower section in Arabic Thuluth script: The well-served, al-Husam [al-Din], Husain son of his late excellency Sayf [al-Din] Qawsun, [officer] of al-Malik al-Nasir. H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.601.
    Tray Stand
  • Mid-14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; hammered and turned, chased, inlaid with silver, copper, and black compound, incised. Inscription on upper section in Arabic Thuluth: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the vanquisher. Inscription at center in Arabic Thuluth script: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the royal, the learned. Inscription on lower section in Arabic Thuluth script: The well-served, al-Husam [al-Din], Husain son of his late excellency Sayf [al-Din] Qawsun, [officer] of al-Malik al-Nasir. H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.601.
    Tray Stand
  • Mid-14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; hammered and turned, chased, inlaid with silver, copper, and black compound, incised. Inscription on upper section in Arabic Thuluth: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the vanquisher. Inscription at center in Arabic Thuluth script: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the royal, the learned. Inscription on lower section in Arabic Thuluth script: The well-served, al-Husam [al-Din], Husain son of his late excellency Sayf [al-Din] Qawsun, [officer] of al-Malik al-Nasir. H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.601.
    Tray Stand
  • Mid-14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; hammered and turned, chased, inlaid with silver, copper, and black compound, incised. Inscription on upper section in Arabic Thuluth: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the vanquisher. Inscription at center in Arabic Thuluth script: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the royal, the learned. Inscription on lower section in Arabic Thuluth script: The well-served, al-Husam [al-Din], Husain son of his late excellency Sayf [al-Din] Qawsun, [officer] of al-Malik al-Nasir. H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.601.
    Tray Stand
  • Mid-14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; hammered and turned, chased, inlaid with silver, copper, and black compound, incised. Inscription on upper section in Arabic Thuluth: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the vanquisher. Inscription at center in Arabic Thuluth script: From [the objects] that were made by order of His High Excellency, the lord, the great amir, the royal, the learned. Inscription on lower section in Arabic Thuluth script: The well-served, al-Husam [al-Din], Husain son of his late excellency Sayf [al-Din] Qawsun, [officer] of al-Malik al-Nasir. H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.601.
    Tray Stand
  • Second half of 13th Century. Egypt. Made for Rasulid Sultan al-Malik al-Muzaffar Shams al-Din Yusuf ibn 'Umar. Brass; cast, chased, inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription on body in Arabic naskhi script: Glory to our lord the Sultan, the wise, the ruler, the just, the defender [of the faith], the warrior [at the frontiers], the supported [by God], the victorious, sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the subduer of insurgents and rebels, the Sultan al-Malik al Muzaffar Yusuf son of ‘Umar. Illegible inscription on legs in Kufic script. H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm) W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm) Max D. 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.540.
    Brazier
  • Second half of 13th Century. Egypt. Made for Rasulid Sultan al-Malik al-Muzaffar Shams al-Din Yusuf ibn 'Umar. Brass; cast, chased, inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription on body in Arabic naskhi script: Glory to our lord the Sultan, the wise, the ruler, the just, the defender [of the faith], the warrior [at the frontiers], the supported [by God], the victorious, sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the subduer of insurgents and rebels, the Sultan al-Malik al Muzaffar Yusuf son of ‘Umar. Illegible inscription on legs in Kufic script. H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm) W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm) Max D. 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.540.
    Brazier
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • 1321-1363. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Interior inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Chief of the Kings and of the Sultans, the Killer of Unbelievers and Idolators, the Maker of Widows, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, the Chief of the Believers. Outside inscription in Arabic: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King al-Mujahid, the Wise, the Ruler, the Mighty, the Victorious, the Conqueror, the Sword of Islam, `Ali. May his victory be glorified. H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Top Diam. 18 3/8 in. (46.5 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.589.
    Basin of Yemeni Sultan
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic in naskhi script: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, Sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the Killer of Idolators and Polytheists, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, son of our Master al-Malik al-Mu'ayyad, Hizabr al-Dunya wa al-Din Dawud. May his victory be glorified!"; (in medallions of exterior) "Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, the Sword of Islam, `Ali"; (in medallion in center, inside) "Glory to our Master.". H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. 20 7/16 in. (51.9 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.590.
    Basin
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic in naskhi script: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, Sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the Killer of Idolators and Polytheists, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, son of our Master al-Malik al-Mu'ayyad, Hizabr al-Dunya wa al-Din Dawud. May his victory be glorified!"; (in medallions of exterior) "Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, the Sword of Islam, `Ali"; (in medallion in center, inside) "Glory to our Master.". H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. 20 7/16 in. (51.9 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.590.
    Basin
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic in naskhi script: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, Sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the Killer of Idolators and Polytheists, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, son of our Master al-Malik al-Mu'ayyad, Hizabr al-Dunya wa al-Din Dawud. May his victory be glorified!"; (in medallions of exterior) "Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, the Sword of Islam, `Ali"; (in medallion in center, inside) "Glory to our Master.". H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. 20 7/16 in. (51.9 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.590.
    Basin
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic in naskhi script: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, Sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the Killer of Idolators and Polytheists, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, son of our Master al-Malik al-Mu'ayyad, Hizabr al-Dunya wa al-Din Dawud. May his victory be glorified!"; (in medallions of exterior) "Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, the Sword of Islam, `Ali"; (in medallion in center, inside) "Glory to our Master.". H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. 20 7/16 in. (51.9 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.590.
    Basin
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic in naskhi script: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, Sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the Killer of Idolators and Polytheists, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, son of our Master al-Malik al-Mu'ayyad, Hizabr al-Dunya wa al-Din Dawud. May his victory be glorified!"; (in medallions of exterior) "Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, the Sword of Islam, `Ali"; (in medallion in center, inside) "Glory to our Master.". H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. 20 7/16 in. (51.9 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.590.
    Basin
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic in naskhi script: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, Sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the Killer of Idolators and Polytheists, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, son of our Master al-Malik al-Mu'ayyad, Hizabr al-Dunya wa al-Din Dawud. May his victory be glorified!"; (in medallions of exterior) "Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, the Sword of Islam, `Ali"; (in medallion in center, inside) "Glory to our Master.". H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. 20 7/16 in. (51.9 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.590.
    Basin
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic in naskhi script: Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, Sultan of Islam and the Muslims, the Killer of Idolators and Polytheists, the Sword of Islam, `Ali, son of our Master al-Malik al-Mu'ayyad, Hizabr al-Dunya wa al-Din Dawud. May his victory be glorified!"; (in medallions of exterior) "Glory to our Master, the Sultan, the King, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Defender (of Islam), the Wise, the Ruler, the Sword of Islam, `Ali"; (in medallion in center, inside) "Glory to our Master.". H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. 20 7/16 in. (51.9 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.590.
    Basin
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; originally inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: His Excellency, the High, the King, the Governor, the High, the King. H. 2 in. (5.1 cm) Diam. 18 9/16 in. (47.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.532.
    Tray
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; originally inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: His Excellency, the High, the King, the Governor, the High, the King. H. 2 in. (5.1 cm) Diam. 18 9/16 in. (47.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.532.
    Tray
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid and engraved with silver, copper, and black compound. Inscription in Arabic on neck: This is one of the objects made for His High Excellency, our Lord, al-Saifi (al-) Nasir Nasir al-Din Muhammad al-Khazindar (the treasurer). Inscription in Arabic on body: This is one of the objects made for His High Excellency, our Lord, the Royal, the Well-served, the Defender of the Faith, the Warrior at the Frontiers, al-Saifi Nasir al-Din Muhammad, the Treasurer. H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm) W. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm) Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.600.
    Ewer
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; inlaid and engraved with silver, copper, and black compound. Inscription in Arabic on neck: This is one of the objects made for His High Excellency, our Lord, al-Saifi (al-) Nasir Nasir al-Din Muhammad al-Khazindar (the treasurer). Inscription in Arabic on body: This is one of the objects made for His High Excellency, our Lord, the Royal, the Well-served, the Defender of the Faith, the Warrior at the Frontiers, al-Saifi Nasir al-Din Muhammad, the Treasurer. H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm) W. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm) Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.600.
    Ewer
  • Late 13th to early 14th Century. Made in Egypt. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. In Arabic, in wide band, the titles of Mamluk officials. Of what was made for the high, dignified excellency, the lord, the great prince, the respected, the served, the conqueror, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the outposts, the aided, the victorious, the aided to victory. H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Diam. 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.604.
    Tray
  • Late 13th to early 14th Century. Made in Egypt. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. In Arabic, in wide band, the titles of Mamluk officials. Of what was made for the high, dignified excellency, the lord, the great prince, the respected, the served, the conqueror, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the outposts, the aided, the victorious, the aided to victory. H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Diam. 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.604.
    Tray
  • Late 13th to early 14th Century. Made in Egypt. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. In Arabic, in wide band, the titles of Mamluk officials. Of what was made for the high, dignified excellency, the lord, the great prince, the respected, the served, the conqueror, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the outposts, the aided, the victorious, the aided to victory. H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Diam. 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.604.
    Tray
  • Late 13th to early 14th Century. Made in Egypt. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. In Arabic, in wide band, the titles of Mamluk officials. Of what was made for the high, dignified excellency, the lord, the great prince, the respected, the served, the conqueror, the fighter for the faith, the warrior, the defender of the outposts, the aided, the victorious, the aided to victory. H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Diam. 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.604.
    Tray
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • Early 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt, Cairo. Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound. Inscription in Arabic Thuluth and interlaced Kufic: Large register in thuluth script: Glory to our Master the /Sultan, the King al-Mu'ayyad, the Wise, the Just, the Fighter (for the Faith), the Conqueror, Hizabr ad-Dunya wa'l Din Dawud. Glory to our lord, the sultan, the king, the aided, the wise, the just, the fighter for the faith, the lion of the world and religion Dawud Inside: Eternal life, Eternal life. Eternal life, victory, profit, good fortune, progress, and perpetual glory; Progress, eternal life, eternal (life), perpetual glory, victory, profit; Eternal glory, healthy life, future victory, eternal life, good fortune; Eternal life, perpetual glory, good fortune, profit, eternal life; Health, good fortune, profit, eternal life, perpetual glory, and good fortune; Eternal glory, healthy life, good fortune, profit, eternal life. H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) Diam. 28 in. (71.1 cm) . Accession no.: 91.1.605.
    Tray for ibn Yusuf
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; cast, engraved, incised, and inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made to order for our Lord, the Illustrious, the Well-served Sharaf al-Din `Abd al-Rahman. H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.572.
    Tripod Candlestick
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; cast, engraved, incised, and inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made to order for our Lord, the Illustrious, the Well-served Sharaf al-Din `Abd al-Rahman. H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.572.
    Tripod Candlestick
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; cast, engraved, incised, and inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made to order for our Lord, the Illustrious, the Well-served Sharaf al-Din `Abd al-Rahman. H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.572.
    Tripod Candlestick
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; cast, engraved, incised, and inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made to order for our Lord, the Illustrious, the Well-served Sharaf al-Din `Abd al-Rahman. H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.572.
    Tripod Candlestick
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; cast, engraved, incised, and inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made to order for our Lord, the Illustrious, the Well-served Sharaf al-Din `Abd al-Rahman. H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.572.
    Tripod Candlestick
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; cast, engraved, incised, and inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made to order for our Lord, the Illustrious, the Well-served Sharaf al-Din `Abd al-Rahman. H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.572.
    Tripod Candlestick
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; cast, engraved, incised, and inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made to order for our Lord, the Illustrious, the Well-served Sharaf al-Din `Abd al-Rahman. H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.572.
    Tripod Candlestick
  • 1st half of 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt. Brass; cast, engraved, incised, and inlaid with silver. Inscription in Arabic: Of what was made to order for our Lord, the Illustrious, the Well-served Sharaf al-Din `Abd al-Rahman. H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Accession no.: 91.1.572.
    Tripod Candlestick
  • 1345-1360. Egypt or Syria. Brass; inlaid with silver and gold. Inscription: May you my owner live in continuous wellbeing/leisure, Free of any worry, May you spend all your days in prosperity, With blessings, pleasures and bounty Enjoying happiness that has no end, In complete felicity, glory and good fortune Drink and thank the... H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Diam. 11 3/8 in. (29 cm). Accession no.: 2014.589.
    Philae Dish
  • 1345-1360. Egypt or Syria. Brass; inlaid with silver and gold. Inscription: May you my owner live in continuous wellbeing/leisure, Free of any worry, May you spend all your days in prosperity, With blessings, pleasures and bounty Enjoying happiness that has no end, In complete felicity, glory and good fortune Drink and thank the... H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Diam. 11 3/8 in. (29 cm). Accession no.: 2014.589.
    Philae Dish
  • 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; cast, chased, engraved, inlaid with silver and gold. H. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Diam. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm). Accession no.: 17.190.1717.
    Tray with Sun Symbol
  • 14th Century. Attributed to Egypt or Syria. Brass; cast, chased, engraved, inlaid with silver and gold. H. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Diam. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm). Accession no.: 17.190.1717.
    Tray with Sun Symbol

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