Lot 112
  • 112

An enamelled glass hanging mosque lamp and chain, Europe 19th/20th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • enamelled glass
comprising a metal chain with openwork design and three enamelled and gilt glass bulbs, with three hooks which attach onto a glass lamp of typical form with a calligraphic band on a blue and gilt enamelled grouped with foliate scrolls

Condition

In good overall condition, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

inscriptions

possibly a version of al halimna...
the dreamers

The inscription, which contains inconsistencies, was probably inspired by Mamluk calligraphy and intended to be used as a decorative device.