Candlestick base
Artist
Unidentified artist
CultureSouth western Iranian, Fars
Date14th century
MediumMetal
Dimensions6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Classificationsfurnishings & equipment
Credit LineGift of the William E. Shipp Estate, by exchange
Terms
Object number2019.31.1
Descriptionengraved calligraphic candlestick base. Of tapering cylindrical form, the central decorative panel engraved with large elegant thuluth script with elongated verticals set on a ground of scrolling vine bounded above and below by raised bands with chevron motifs, the lower section with a band of interspersed roundels containing lock and key patterns set on a ground of scrolling floral vine, below this a band of strapwork, the rim with vine issuing half-palmettesOn View
On viewCollections
- Asian
