Publication Date
705 / 1305
Publication Place
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National Archaeological Museum
Subject
bronze; Defrost. — Alhambra Mosque, Granada.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع الكلي: 230 سم؛ ارتفاع الجذع المخروطي – الهرمي: 54 سم؛ القطر: 79 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
50519
Record ID
object;ISL;es;Mus01;11;ar
Library Location
National Archaeological Museum
Date
705 / 1305
Notes
A bronze lamp composed of different elements arranged around a central stem. First, four circular pieces arranged in ascending order, with a central perforated border and Naskh script decoration. Next, there is an eight-sided prismatic element with openwork floral decoration. The lamp ends with a large conical-pyramidal stem, shaped like a four-sided bell, decorated with floral shapes and two inscription frames, one in the upper part, the other in the lower part, with the motto of Muhammad III: “There is no victor but God. Glory be to Him.” On the edge, there is another inscriptional decoration with Naskh letters carved in bronze, on which, in addition to the date of execution, are inscribed a series of blessings and titles. As for the placement of the vessels intended for lighting, there is a convincing hypothesis. The jellyfish arrived at the museum with its long, jointed arms that opened from the conical-pyramidal stem in the form of a radiant crown, of which some remains remained. We counted two cubits on one side, giving a total of sixteen cubits and about 48 to 64 cups that were illuminated without the barrier of the large structure. We know that the construction of the Royal Mosque of the Alhambra is due to the initiative of Muhammad II; Therefore, the lamp had to glow in the central nave, in front of the mihrab, the appropriate place for a piece bearing the king’s emblem. It is logical to conclude that the founding king also provided furniture.
Sample Text
Ángela Franco "Landil" in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;es;Mus01;11;ar
