Bowl-shaped box
with cover of engraved brass inlaid with silver

Mahmud al-Kurdi

Late 15th century, formerly attributed to Veneto-Saracenic, brass and silver inlay.

Inscription
Engraved, on rim of box, signed by the artist in Arabic and Roman script, ‘AMELLIMALEN.MAMVD’ (work of the Master Mahmud)

Acquisition (source, method, date)
Gambier-Parry, Mark; bequest; 1966
O.1966.GP.204

Bowl-shaped box with cover of engraved brass inlaid with silver, Mahmud al-Kurdi, late 15th century, ©The Samuel Courtauld Trust, The Courtauld Gallery, London.