Islamic revival Mamluk style silver inlaid brass Candle Holders pair-Cairo ware
Fully Inlaid with pure silver in amazing Thuluth Arabic script.
Approx. size : Height 21cm (8.2") / Base size 19cm ( 7.5" )
Sometimes referred to as ‘Cairo-ware’, these candle holders have bodies of brass applied with silver and copper and ornamented with Arabic calligraphy amidst arabesques and birds.
Throughout Islamic history, metal bowls, dishes, trays and other decorative items have been treasured by the middle class. These objects were made to be durable and functional and were mostly used for food preparation and service
The candle holders in our collection were made with a technique that is very popular in the Islamic world: inlaying precious or soft metals into harder metals.
These candle holders exemplify the Mamluk revival period. When brass, an ordinary metal, is inlaid with silver in this manner, it creates an impressive and high-status item. These candle holders are functional and durable, whilst also being extremely decorative.
Fully Inlaid with pure silver in amazing Thuluth Arabic script.
Approx. size : Height 21cm (8.2") / Base size 19cm ( 7.5" )
Sometimes referred to as ‘Cairo-ware’, these candle holders have bodies of brass applied with silver and copper and ornamented with Arabic calligraphy amidst arabesques and birds.
Throughout Islamic history, metal bowls, dishes, trays and other decorative items have been treasured by the middle class. These objects were made to be durable and functional and were mostly used for food preparation and service
The candle holders in our collection were made with a technique that is very popular in the Islamic world: inlaying precious or soft metals into harder metals.
These candle holders exemplify the Mamluk revival period. When brass, an ordinary metal, is inlaid with silver in this manner, it creates an impressive and high-status item. These candle holders are functional and durable, whilst also being extremely decorative.
