Spherical Glass Component Of A Hanging Mosque Lamp
Unknown Artist
Spherical glass component of a hanging mosque lamp with painted enamel and gilt. It bears cursive script inscriptions. The Sultan mentioned is most probably al-Nasiral-Hassan, son of Muhammad, son of Qalawan, who reigned in 1347-1351 and 1354-1361. Egypt, mid-14th c.
Mid-14th c.
Glass
0.33m
GE 3695
Image and text courtesy of Benaki Museum of Islamic Art, 2022
Where you'll find this
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
Permanent collection