Candlestick with Figural Imagery, first half 14th century, Attributed to Iran or Iraq, Brass; cast, engraved, and inlaid with silver and black compound, Max. H. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm), Metal, This unusual nine?sided candlestick is ornamented with figural scenes executed in an intricate inlay of precious metals, including silver and gold. Its decoration includes carefully drawn depictions of courtly pastimes—enthroned figures entertained by musicians and mounted riders playing polo or hunting
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Candlestick, Figural Imagery, first half 14th century, Attributed, Iran, Iraq, Brass, cast, engraved, inlaid, silver, black compound, Max, H, 9 5/16, 23.7 cm, Metal, unusual, nine sided, candlestick, ornamented, figural scenes, executed, intricate inlay, precious metals, gold, decoration includes, carefully, drawn, depictions, courtly pastimes—enthroned, figures, entertained, musicians, mounted riders, playing, polo, hunting
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