Islamic Terracotta Oil Lamp - PF.1677B, Origin: Found in Bethlehem, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.75" (9.5cm) high x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art,  More »

Islamic Terracotta Oil Lamp - PF.1677B, Origin: Found in Bethlehem, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.75" (9.5cm) high x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Early Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Islamic Oil Lamp - PF.1703, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Collection: Near Eastern, Style: Early Islamic, Medium: Terracotta. A lamp such as this might have lit  More »

Islamic Oil Lamp - PF.1703, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Collection: Near Eastern, Style: Early Islamic, Medium: Terracotta. A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the early flowering of Islam. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night and stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and homes once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness.   « Less

Islamic Oil Lamp - PF.1752, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 4.125" (10.5cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide, Collection: Near Eastern, Style: Early Islamic,  More »

Islamic Oil Lamp - PF.1752, Origin: Jericho, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 4.125" (10.5cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide, Collection: Near Eastern, Style: Early Islamic, Medium: Terracotta. A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the early flowering of Islam. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have shed light on mundane and extraordinary events alike, guiding great thoughts through the night, and standing vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and shrines once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness.   « Less

Islamic Oil Lamp - PF.1782, Origin: Jerusalem, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 2.25" (5.7cm) wide x 4" (10.2cm) depth, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Early Islamic,  More »

Islamic Oil Lamp - PF.1782, Origin: Jerusalem, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 2.25" (5.7cm) wide x 4" (10.2cm) depth, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Early Islamic, Medium: Terracotta. This ancient lamp might have burned in the Holy Land during the early flowering of Islam. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have shed light on mundane and extraordinary events alike, guiding great thoughts through the night, and standing vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and shrines once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness.   « Less

Islamic Oil Lamp - PF.1677a, Origin: Hebron, Israel, Circa: 700 BC to 900 AD, Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Early Islamic,  More »

Islamic Oil Lamp - PF.1677a, Origin: Hebron, Israel, Circa: 700 BC to 900 AD, Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x 1" (2.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Early Islamic, Medium: Terracotta. A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the early flowering of Islam. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night and stool vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and homes once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness.   « Less

Islamic Oil Lamp - LO.928, Origin: Eastern Mediterranean, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium:  More »

Islamic Oil Lamp - LO.928, Origin: Eastern Mediterranean, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 4.25" (10.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta. Elongated terracotta lamp with a short twisted handle, the nozzle lacking a channel, which is instead marked by longitudinal lines. The shoulders are wide and the filling hole is relatively small. Decoration on the shoulder includes floral motifs and grape vines. The handle is short and twisted above the lamp, without touching it.   « Less

Stone Oil Lamp - LO.1206, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 1.5" (3.8cm) high x 7.75" (19.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic,  More »

Stone Oil Lamp - LO.1206, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 1.5" (3.8cm) high x 7.75" (19.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Stone.   « Less

Islamic Stone Oil Lamp - LO.1213, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 1.25" (3.2cm) high x 8" (20.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic,  More »

Islamic Stone Oil Lamp - LO.1213, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 1.25" (3.2cm) high x 8" (20.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Stone.   « Less

Islamic Oil Lamp - BB.1037, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.9" (9.9cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic,  More »

Islamic Oil Lamp - BB.1037, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.9" (9.9cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Islamic Oil Lamp - BB.1038, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.6" (9.1cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium:  More »

Islamic Oil Lamp - BB.1038, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.6" (9.1cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less