Mosque Lamp

late 16th century (Early Modern)

21.5 cm 32.5 cm

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This ceramic lamp is adorned with the names of God (Allah) and the Prophet (Muhammad) and the first four leaders (caliphs) of the early Islamic community: Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman, and ‘Ali. The inscribed names, written in a large Arabic script called thuluth, confirm that the...

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28411
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Dikran Kelekian, New York and Paris, [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Henry Walters, Baltimore, before 1909, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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