Description: UP FOR ACTION : Outstanding quality antique, 19th century, Islamic, Turkish Ottoman Empire, (Egypt), Cairo -Ware, Mamluk Revival, Silver and copper, inlaid brass, large hanging Mosque Pendant - Oil Lamp. A body of classical dome form and small conical finial surmounted by an elaborated openwork finial, the central wide band adorned with large copper / silver, inlaid and pierced, medallions containing a calligraphic Arabic inscription, profusely inlaid in thick silver and interrupted by four elaborated cartouches decorated with openwork, interlacing scrolling design. The lower and upper band decorated with openwork, and silver and copper inlaid arabesque motives. The bottom section pierced with scrolling foliage and adorned with copper inlaid roundels medallions on an engraved background and pierced with tubular mounts for 5 original glass oil containers. The Oil containers survived, but one has a crack, another has been repaired (please check the last pictures.All suspended from the skirt by three handmade chains.Approximately Measurements: Lamp High: Diameter: 11". Total Height with Chains: 31 1/2". Condition: Overall in excellent antique condition.This is a very old 19th century fixture, not a modern reproduction made recently in Egypt or Syria.I APPRECIATE YOUR VIEWING TIME AND WISH THE BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!! Thanks for visiting my auction.Please inspect the pictures carefully and ask any questions.PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER ITEMS.
Price: 2850 USD
Location: Pinole, California
End Time: 2024-08-21T00:27:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 62 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region of Origin: Middle East
Age: 1850-1899
Primary Material: Brass
Maker: Unknown
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Type: Pendant
Color: Brass, Silver, Copper
