Candlestick

Unknown

late 13th–first half 14th century · Brass; inlaid with silver, gold, and black compound · Islamic Art

In the medallions decorating this candlestick sits a ruler on a lion‑throne with harpies and attendants, and figures holding a crescent personifying the Moon. Arabic inscriptions around the base and neck wish the owner well and list his princely titles, reinforcing the themes of royal authority and prosperity conveyed in the imagery.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 13th–first half 14th century

Medium

Brass; inlaid with silver, gold, and black compound

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891