Glazed Oil Lamp - LK.019, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 5.5" (14.0cm) high x 6.8" (17.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Earthenware. Early Islamic oil lamps were a continuation of Byzantine lamps. Initially they were decorated with stylised bird, animal or foliate motifs but over time geometric and linear designs were favoured.
Antiquities Ancient Asian
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