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Oil Lamp (Cheragh)

A work made of brass with engraved decoration.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of brass with engraved decoration.

Date:

Ilkhanid dynasty (1256–1353), Early 13th century

Artist:

Eastern Iran or Afghanistan
probobly Khurasan

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Oil Lamp (Cheragh)

Place

Iran (Object made in)

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1201–1250

Medium

Brass with engraved decoration

Dimensions

14.8 × 13.6 × 7.1 cm (5 13/16 × 5 5/16 × 2 13/16 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Frank G. Logan, Henry J. Patten, and Martin A. Ryerson

Reference Number

1926.1148

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