Brazier of Rasulid Sultan al-Malik al-Muzaffar Shams al-Din Yusuf ibn 'Umar second half 13th century Braziers served as portable grills and heaters. The lionheaded knobs with rings provided receptacles for handles to transport the heated unit, while the confronted dragon heads on each side functioned as spit brackets. The names and honorifics mentioned in the monumental inscription identify the patron, the second ruler of the Rasulid dynasty (r. 1250–95). His dynastic emblem, a five?petalled rosette upon a circular shield, features prominently on both sides of each corner bracket. Listen to ex
Brazier of Rasulid Sultan al-Malik al-Muzaffar Shams al-Din Yusuf ibn 'Umar second half 13th century Braziers served as portable grills and heaters. The lionheaded knobs with rings provided receptacles for handles to transport the heated unit, while the confronted dragon heads on each side functioned as spit brackets. The names and honorifics mentioned in the monumental inscription identify the patron, the second ruler of the Rasulid dynasty (r. 1250–95). His dynastic emblem, a five?petalled rosette upon a circular shield, features prominently on both sides of each corner bracket. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6610. Brazier of Sultan al-Malik al-Muzaffar Shams al-Din Yusuf ibn 'Umar Play or pause #1163. Kids: Brazier of Sultan al-Malik al-Muzaffar Shams al-Din Yusuf ibn 'Umar Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Brazier of Rasulid Sultan al-Malik al-Muzaffar Shams al-Din Yusuf ibn 'Umar. second half 13th century. Brass; cast, chased, inlaid with silver and black compound. Probably made in Egypt. Metal
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