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Tray with Sun Symbol

14th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
A sun symbol occupies the center of this plate, but instead of the planets orbiting it, we find musicians and other courtly figures. Here, the sun may symbolize earthly power and physical strength rather than a heavenly body.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tray with Sun Symbol
  • Date: 14th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Egypt or Syria
  • Medium: Brass; cast, chased, engraved, inlaid with silver and gold
  • Dimensions: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
    Diam. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm)
  • Classification: Metal
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.1717
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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