Lantern

90-2-18

From: North Africa (uncertain) | Iran (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 90-2-18
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Islamic
Provenience North Africa (uncertain) | Iran (uncertain)
Archaeology Area Mosque
Section Near Eastern
Materials Metal
Description

Metal mosque lamp. Tall six-sided body with cut out and etched decoration. 6 pointed star shapped support. Lamp body suspended from support by segments of chain. Grillwork cap with remants of gold silk interior lining.

Height 94 cm
Width 64 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1990

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