Incised brass candlestick, Mamluk Period (AH 265 – 860 / AD 887 – 1482), 48 x Ø of base 40 cm.

Daily life (Islamic era)

Material: Metales | Type: Herramientas/Instrumentos Mobiliario | Countries: Egipto

  • Period

    Islamic era (AD 640 – 1805)

  • Red List

    Lista Roja de Emergencia – Egipto

Category

Daily life (Islamic era)
Bronze, brass, copper, iron, silver or gold candlesticks, lamps, knives, amulets and jewellery. May be inlaid with silver, gold or colours. Copper furniture decorated with geometric and floral elements and bearing cursive writing. Inlaid with silver and gold. Weapons made from steel, may be inlaid with gold inscriptions. Coins and medals in gold, silver and other metals, with texts in Arabic.
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