Islamic Candlestick of Sultan al-Nasir ibn Qalawun

This lot is the neck of a candlestick that belonged to Zain al-Din Katbugha, the deputy of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun. On the candlestick are bands of inscription in silver, next to geometrical decorations of different shapes. The text written on the crater is in Thuluth script, which reads: “What was done by the order of the high headquarters of Mawlawi al-Zayni. Zain Al-Din Katbugha Al-Mansouri Al-Ashrafi". The second text on the lower part reads: “And for the dear prince and the one who triumphs over the enemies.” It is most likely that the candlestick was manufactured by order or on behalf of Zain al-Din Katbugha.The style of writing is living organisms, in the form of human images, and the rest of the letters are in the form of the heads of birds, animals or humans. The base for the candlestick is preserved in one of the museums.The candlestick is from the late 19th to early 20th century, the length is 14 cm, and it is in very good condition.