Early Islamic Pottery Oil Lamp
Early Islamic Pottery Oil Lamp
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Nishapur, c. 900–1100 AD, North-East Iran
A charming and well-preserved Early Islamic pottery oil lamp, notable for its elegant proportions and subtly incised decoration. The lamp features a compressed bulbous body resting on a slightly flattened base, rising to a tapered conical neck with a gently flared rim. A gracefully elongated, closed spout extends outward, balanced by a strap handle that connects the rim to the shoulder in a clean, functional arc.
The body and spout are adorned with incised linear motifs, adding understated visual texture and hinting at the artistic restraint typical of utilitarian ceramics from the Islamic Golden Age. Such lamps were essential household items, providing light in homes and mosques alike, and often reflect the regional ceramic traditions and aesthetic sensibilities of medieval Persia.
This modest yet elegant lamp speaks to the refinement of everyday objects in the Islamic world, where beauty and function were skillfully intertwined. A delicate and evocative piece, it offers a tangible link to the daily life and craftsmanship of medieval Persia.
Good condition. Repaired. Surface wear commensurate with age, minor chips and scratches to the body, painted decoration faded, with encrusted patina and rich earthen deposits throughout. Size approx. 5,5cm x 5,5cm x 4,8cm.
Provenance: Finnish private collection
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