Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200 Sold 5" tall X 13" wide

5" tall X 13" wide (framed)

the door having the original lock and key

75" diameter X 2" tall

5 cm X 75 cm X 5 cm

75" Height

Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200 Sold 5" tall X 13" wideA 12th Century Islamic bronze oil lamp, Eastern Persia, Khurasan. The cast bronze body of compressed globular form, raised on a trumpet shaped foot, the hinged cover with a sculpted bird finial and there is a corresponding finial to the loop handle. The lamp having twin spots to receive two wicks and therefore two lights, the top of the lamp decorated with a band of calligraphy, the base with engraved decoration. There is oxidization to the surface