Islamic ArtGlassca. 1340Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir is a glass from Syria created in ca. 1340 using glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, applied blown foot, applied handles… measuring H. 13 in. (33 cm) Diam. of rim 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, applied blown foot, applied handles; enameled and gilded |
| Dimensions | H. 13 in. (33 cm) Diam. of rim 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm) |
| Classification | Glass |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Date | ca. 1340 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Syria. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir?
Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir created?
Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir dates to ca. 1340.
What material is Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir made from?
Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir is crafted from glass, colorless with brown tinge; blown, applied blown foot, applied handles; enameled and gilded.
Where does Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir originate?
Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir originates from Syria.
Is Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir in the public domain?
Mosque Lamp Bearing the Name of the Mamluk Sultan al-Malik al-Nasir is in the public domain and can be freely used.