Tray, late 13th–early 14th century, Attributed to Egypt, Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver and black compound, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal, This tray has concentric bands of decoration around a central Sun disk. Included in the bands are personifications of the six planets and the twelve signs of the Zodiac, coursing animals, and an inscription (the titles of a Mamluk official) with medallions containing a falconer, polo players, and seated musicians
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Tray, late 13th–early 14th century, Attributed, Egypt, Brass, engraved, inlaid, silver, black compound, H, 1 1/2, 3.8 cm, Metal, tray, concentric bands, decoration, central Sun, disk, Included, bands, personifications, six planets, twelve signs, Zodiac, coursing animals, inscription, titles, Mamluk official, medallions containing, falconer, polo players, seated musicians
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