Eastern Iran or Afghanistan probobly Khurasan

Oil Lamp (Cheragh)

INV-3065

Eastern Iran or Afghanistan probobly KhurasanIlkhanid dynasty (1256–1353), Early 13th century

Oil Lamp (Cheragh)

Eastern Iran or Afghanistan probobly Khurasan

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Date

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

Medium

Brass with engraved decoration

Dimensions

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

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

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

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