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Tray Stand

This spectacular tray stand, made of sheet brass inlaid with silver, has a decorative scheme devoted entirely to glorifying the (unnamed) ruler for whom it was made. On the body, among other scenes, is the monarch between two pairs of servants, seated on a throne with lions below and winged angels above. Above and below this are astrological symbols, thus showing the ruler not only as an earthly but also a heavenly power.

Full title: Tray Stand
Artist: No artist available
Location created: 2
Period: 1250 – 1299
Material: 9899100101
Techniques: 6869707172
Object number: MW.110.1999
Record type: No record type available
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