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A BRONZE CHAIN FOR A MOSQUE LAMP
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A BRONZE CHAIN FOR A MOSQUE LAMP

EARLY ISLAMIC, CIRCA 8TH CENTURY

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A BRONZE CHAIN FOR A MOSQUE LAMP
Early Islamic, circa 8th Century
Comprising a central pierced domed boss from which are suspended three chains, each with a central element of three linked pierced quatrefoils, beaded links above and below, the long hook at each terminal with straight shaft, each of the three arms broken in two, one hook also broken, together with a related central domed boss from another chain
Each arm 11 5/8in. (29.5cm.) long
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The construction of this chain is very similar to that of the chain of the pierced bronze mosque lamp in the David Collection, dateable to the 10th century (Folsach, Kjeld, v.: Islamic Art, the David Collection, Copenhagen, 1990, no.303, p.187). Cast and pierced panels are linked by spherical beads with loops above and below. The hooks are also of almost identical proportion, as is the domed upper link.