Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan
Flag of IranIslamic ArtMetal13th–14th century

Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan is a metal from Iran created in 13th–14th century using brass; cast, engraved, and originally inlaid with silver measuring Gr. H. 12 3/16 in. (30.9 cm) Gr. diam. (at base) 10 1/16… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBrass; cast, engraved, and originally inlaid with silver
DimensionsGr. H. 12 3/16 in. (30.9 cm) Gr. diam. (at base) 10 1/16 in. (25.5 cm)
ClassificationMetal
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineEdward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Date13th–14th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan?

Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan created?

Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan dates to 13th–14th century.

What material is Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan made from?

Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan is crafted from brass; cast, engraved, and originally inlaid with silver.

Where does Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan originate?

Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan originates from Iran.

Is Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan in the public domain?

Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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