Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1800
Publication Place
Syria (made) -
Subject
Calligraphy Geometric Pattern
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 39cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
380:3-1880
Record ID
380:3-1880
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1800
Notes
Brass lampholder with circular base and domed top, with incised and openwork decoration. Syria, 1800-1900.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
brass with incised and openwork decoration Brass Incising Openwork
Parçalar
Lamp Chain, Lamp Dome, Lamp Tray
Fiziksel açıklama
Lampholder made of brass with a circular base topped by a dome. The base is made to hold seven glass cups for candles or oil and wicks. The whole lamp is decorated with geometric, vegetal and calligraphic patterns in openwork and incised designs. The dome is topped by a finial. The shape of the lamp and the patterns and techniques used in the decoration all derive from 14th century Mamluk examples.
