Pierced lanternIran, 9th–10th century (Abbasid period, excavated at Nishapur 9in high x max 6in diam
Pierced lanternIran, 9th–10th century (Abbasid period, excavated at Nishapur 9in high x max 6in diameterThe pierced patterns in this unglazed earthenware lantern would have cast pleasing patterns when the lamp was lit; there’s a hole in the back to allow a lamp to be placed inside, and a handle to carry it with. Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art; they have a similar but plainer lantern from the same site. -- source link
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