Engraved Lamp Stand with a Polygonal Body, second half 16th century

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Engraved Lamp Stand with a Polygonal Body, second half 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Brass; cast, engraved, and inlaid with black compound, H. 13 5/8 in. ( cm), Metal, This distinctive tall, cylindrical shape is characteristic of a group of Safavid lamp stands which share a similar silhouette and ornamentation. Many are covered with lyrical and mystical verses by celebrated poets of the period, reflecting the important relationship between Persian poetry and the visual arts

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Size: 3894px × 5201px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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