Oil Lamp

Unknown

9th century · Bronze; cast, joined · Islamic Art

This lamp has a well for holding oil, a spout to support the wick, and a finger ring tucked under the wing-shaped handle. Except for the decorative extended handle, this shape matches a number of ceramic lamps from Nishapur.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Bronze; cast, joined

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1938