JB.1297. Lampstand, cast bronze with engraved
decoration. It is made-up of several elements: the
basin, the tall shaft and the tray. The polylobed
shaft is formed by six shallow semicircular basins
and they have slanting walls, resting on three paw-
shaped feet. The basins have floral cartouches, while
the slanting side display epigraphic bands. The
tallshaft has four baluster-shaped elements, each
with some engraved designs. The large round tray
on top has low side walls with a serrated top and a
slanting rim around which has an epigraphic band.
Iran, Khorasan, 12th – 13th century
Prof. Geza Fehervari
Prof. Geoffrey King
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