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Glazed Oil Lamp - AMD.139, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.5" (8.9cm) high x 6.1" (15.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Earthenware. Early Islamic 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 Near East
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