AN ENAMELLED AMBER GLASS MOSQUE LAMP

20TH CENTURY

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AN ENAMELLED AMBER GLASS MOSQUE LAMP
20TH CENTURY
Of typical Mamluk form with sloping rounded body and flaring mouth on spreading trumpet foot, three ribbed 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
15in. (38cm.) high

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