Tray Stand

Unknown

14th century · Brass; inlaid with silver · Islamic Art

This tray stand exemplifies the work produced for highranking Mamluk patrons. The inscription’s honorifics indicate that its owner was a governor under Sultan al‑Nasir Muhammad (1310–41), during whose reign human and animal imagery lost favor, even on objects for secular use. A few groupings of small ducks are the only creatures depicted. Note on the central band and upper rim the inclusion of six‑petalled rosettes, an emblem sometimes used by this sultan and his amirs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

14th century

Medium

Brass; inlaid with silver

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

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