Publication Date
Fourth-sixth century AH/tenth-twelfth century AD
Publication Place
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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
SM 2006 – 1161
Record ID
object;EPM;ua;Mus21;24;ar
Library Location
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Date
Fourth-sixth century AH/tenth-twelfth century AD
Notes
At first glance, this strange vessel, cast and decorated with engraved decoration, looks like a jug. However, judging by its survival to the present day and contemporary engravings and collages, it was most likely used as a reading lamp. Its bulbous body is designed to provide the oil needed for continuous lighting for a long time, and its nozzle is designed to place the wick.
Sample Text
“Oil lamp made of mixed copper” within Discover the collections of Islamic art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;ua;Mus21;24;ar
