Lantern for a Lamp, 9th–10th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; carved decoration, unglazed, H. 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm), Ceramics, 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
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Lantern, Lamp, 9th–10th century, Attributed, Iran, Nishapur, Excavated, Earthenware, carved decoration, unglazed, H, 9 5/8, 24.5 cm, Ceramics, lantern, small opening, allowed, insertion, lamp, handle, easier, carry, abstract pattern, pierced lines, cast pleasing, shadows, lamp inside, lit
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