JB.1086. Lampstand, cast bronze with engraved decoration. Made-up of several parts: the base is a six-lobed tray, resting on three hooved feet, and the sloping sides present a benedictory inscription, written in thuluth style. The tall shaft is made-up of five baluster-shaped elements, each showing engraved decoration. The tray on top has a lowserrated topped wall and a sloping rim which is decorated with epigraphic cartouches which are interrupted by small roundels.
Iran, Khorasan, 12th – 13th century.
Prof. Geza Fehervar Prof. Geoffrey Kin