Islamic oil lamps represent a new era of decorative design. Muslims were not able to put images so they had to put something that told a story.
Mak
Read More...Showing all 6 results
-
Crusader Period Oil Lamp Featuring the Potter’s Fingerprint and a Jerusalem Cross
Quick ViewOil Lamp Decorated with Jerusalem Cross and Animal Head
- 11th-13th century crusader oil lamp.
- Jerusalem cross design.
- Stylistic animal head with potter’s fingerprint
- Length: 3.7″ / 9.5 cm.
- Good condition.
- Comes with display stand.
- Includes a certificate of authenticity.
-
Islamic Abbasid Decorated Oil Lamp – Found in Israel
Quick ViewIslamic period decorated oil lamp.
- Very good condition.
- Length: 3.7″ / 9.5 cm
The early Islamic lamps are a continuation of Byzantine lamps. Decorations were initially a stylized form of bird, grain, tree, plant or flower. Then they became entirely geometric or linear with raised dots.
