A MASSIVE MAMLUK BRASS TRAY, EGYPT OR SYRIA, PERIOD OF AL-MALIK AL-MANSUR ABU BAKR, 1341

A MASSIVE MAMLUK BRASS TRAY
EGYPT OR SYRIA, PERIOD OF AL-MALIK AL-MANSUR ABU BAKR, 1341
With a central band of phoenixes surrounding a small inscription roundel surrounded by a broad band of thuluth interrupted by three ogival medallions containing the cup-bearer blazon surrounded by a band of lotuses and issuing arabesques, outer plain band containing roundels with falcon and heron combat groups, rubbed, silver inlay lacking
34 ¼in. (87cm.) diam.

Provenance

Mounted as a table top circa 1900; Private French Collection, before 1999;
Anon sale in these Rooms, 4 April 2006, lot 27