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Candle Stick

14th century
Not on view
Developed in Eastern Iran in the late 11th century, the technique of silver inlaid brass spread all over the Islamic world. The polychrome effects of the silver inlay and the golden brass were highlighted by a black paste. The ornamentation is composed of calligraphy and roundels with geometric designs and human figures, set on a scrolling foliage.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Candle Stick
  • Date: 14th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver
  • Dimensions: H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
    Diam. 10 3/16 in. (25.9 cm)
  • Classification: Metal
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.529
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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