Bottle, 1300-1350

The upper section of the bottle features a phoenix motif of Chinese origin. This bird became a popular symbol of royal power among the Mamluks. The inscription reads ‘Glory to our master the Sultan, the Wise, the Just King’.
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. 328-1900

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