Publication Date
Seventh century AH / thirteenth century AD
Publication Place
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Museum of the Islamic Serf (MIA)
Subject
Copper, silver, black compound, solder; Inlaying, perforation, gilding, hammering, welding, engraving
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع:29 القطر:25.5 المحيط:-
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
MW.117.1999
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus21;23;ar
Library Location
Museum of the Islamic Serf (MIA)
Date
Seventh century AH / thirteenth century AD
Notes
This hammered brass lamp is decorated with an openwork pattern inlaid with silver and black composite. It was made for the mausoleum of the Mamluk Sultan Malik al-Zahir Baibars (620-675 AH/1223-1277 AD), which was built in Damascus in 675 AH/1277 AD. The inscription carries words praying to God to sanctify the Sultan's soul and illuminate his grave. This lamp was accompanied by a tray, and when filled with oil and hung, the inscriptions on the shrine were highlighted.
Sample Text
Tara Desjardins “Mosque Lamp” from Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus21;23;ar
