Candlestick

Unknown

first half 14th century · Brass, inlaid with silver · Islamic Art

Penned in bold thuluth, the inscription on this candlestick praises an unnamed amir, or prince: "His Excellency, the generous, the exalted, the just; the great prince, the conqueror, the fighter of the faith." The strong vertical shafts of the letters create a sense of presence, demonstrating the suitability of this elegant script for inlaid metal objects.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first half 14th century

Medium

Brass, inlaid with silver

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Edward C. Moore Jr., 1929