Gilt and Enameled Glass Mosque Lamp

Description:

Gilt and Enameled Glass Mosque Lamp, Egypt/Syria, 19th century, the slanting body and the trumpet-shaped neck decorated in blue and red enamel and gilt with calligraphy and floral scrolls, six lugs encircling the midsection, ht. 11 7/8 in.

N.B. A similar example can be found in the Freer's collection, Washington, D.C.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Loss to the gilt, minor dent to the bottom; repaired crack to body

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