A MOULD (QALIB) FROM THE REIGN OF SAPHADIN, 12TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3001746

From the reign of ‘Saphadin’ al-Malik al-Adil Sayf al-Din Abu Bakr in Ayyub (1145-1218), the younger brother of ‘Saladin’. The Arabic transcription with Kufic font reads “Wilayah al-Malik al-Adil” (The reign of al-Malik al Adil). The purpose of this mould is unknown for us. The mould was brought to Europe after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. 13.5 cm. diam.

PROVENANCE Private collection, Sweden.