Courtly Mediators: Transcultural Objects between Renaissance Italy and the Islamic World.

The article discusses "Courtly Mediators," which explores the interactions between the material cultures of Italian and Islamic courts during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, particularly focusing on the Aragonese court of Naples as a key site of exchange. It highlights new archival evidence and methodological approaches, emphasizing the significance of transcultural exchanges and the complexities of courtly gift-giving practices. The analysis includes case studies on porcelain circulation, the use of medicinal vessels, and the impact of artistic and material culture in Naples and Ferrara, ultimately suggesting that these connections have been underexplored in previous scholarship. The work aims to reshape understanding of cultural exchanges and their implications for future research in the field. [Extracted from the article]