9th-10th century
Town Nishapur,
Iran
Iran
Object qualities
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Objectinterior decoration: Lantern
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEarthenware; carved decoration, unglazed
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SizeH. 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm) Diam. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm) Base. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm)
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Geography detailsExcavated in
Town Nishapur,
Iran -
Country today
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Date9th-10th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This unglazed lantern has a small opening that allowed the insertion of a lamp, and a handle that made it easier to carry. Its abstract pattern of pierced lines would have cast pleasing shadows when the lamp inside was lit.
