Lot Essay
An almost identical lamp, but of amber glass and larger in size, was sold in these Rooms 28 April 1998, lot 376
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20TH CENTURY
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AN ENAMELLED CLEAR GLASS MOSQUE LAMP
20TH CENTURY
Of typical Mamluk form with sloping rounded body and flaring mouth on spreading trumpet foot, six simple loop handles around the body, the surface enamelled in various colours with a band of Iznik style carnation floral sprays, the neck with a band of white stylised naskh calligraphy interrupted by cusped carnation spray cartouches, the foot with a band of scrolling flowering vine, minor meandering bands
11in. (28cm.) high
20TH CENTURY
Of typical Mamluk form with sloping rounded body and flaring mouth on spreading trumpet foot, six simple loop handles around the body, the surface enamelled in various colours with a band of Iznik style carnation floral sprays, the neck with a band of white stylised naskh calligraphy interrupted by cusped carnation spray cartouches, the foot with a band of scrolling flowering vine, minor meandering bands
11in. (28cm.) high