Tray Stand

Museum of Islamic Art

Full title:

Tray Stand

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Period:

1250 – 1299

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9899100101

Object nummer:

MW.110.1999

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This spectacular tray stand, made of sheet brass inlaid with silver, has a decorative scheme devoted entirely to glorifying the (unnamed) ruler for whom it was made. On the body, among other scenes, is the monarch between two pairs of servants, seated on a throne with lions below and winged angels above. Above and below this are astrological symbols, thus showing the ruler not only as an earthly but also a heavenly power.

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