JB.1297. Lampstand, cast bronze with engraved decoration. It is made-up of several elements: the basin, the tall shaft and the tray. The polylobed shaft is formed by six shallow semicircular basins and they have slanting walls, resting on three paw-shaped feet. The basins have floral cartouches, while the slanting side display epigraphic bands. The tallshaft has four baluster-shaped elements, each with some engraved designs. The large round tray on top has low side walls with a serrated top and a slanting rim around which has an epigraphic band.
Iran, Khorasan, 12th – 13th centur Prof. Geza Fehervar Prof. Geoffrey Kin