Oil Lamp

Place of OriginPersia

Date17th century

DimensionsH: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Rim Diam: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Max Diam of body: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Max L of body (with spout and handle): 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Base Diam: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

MediumEarthenware with black under turquoise glaze.

ClassificationCeramics

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number

1939.78

Not on View

DescriptionOil lamp with a long spout for the wick and a tall neck ending in a cup-shaped opening. Rebuilt handle. On the body of the lamp, freely drawn flowers and leaves in black under a turquoise glaze. Relates to so-called "Kubachi" wares.