A Raqqa Triangular Moulded Stand, Syria, 13th Century

frit body in triangular format with high feet, moulded with half-palmette leaves and geometric motifs and pierced at the sides, the top with three circular openings, in transparent turquoise glaze

Ex-Robert Strauss Collection

In generally good condition, craquelure, rubbing and surface abrasion, minor losses to extremities, iridesence and staining, as viewed.
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A stand of similar design to this example can be found in the British Museum (see Hobson 1932, pl.9). Further examples are in the National Museum, Damascus, and the al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait (Watson 2004, p.300, cat. K.15).