塞尔柱油灯 - 带铅釉/碱性绿松石色釉的赤陶 - 中东 - 塞尔柱时期 12世纪-13世纪

Turquoise glaze Seljuk ceramic oil lamp - Middle East, 12th-13th century

Rare and authentic Seljuk ceramic architectural oil lamp from the medieval world. This remarkable piece consists of a upper chamber intended for fuel, with a pronounced spout, connected by a vertical side handle to a broad plate or circular cup used to gather drips, all resting on a central columnar support.

Covered with a sumptuous turquoise alkaline glaze, the ceramic bears an authentic archaeological patina, characterized by silvery and pearly iridescence, age cracks (glaze crackling) as well as natural surface wear revealing the underlying clay soil. A piece of great sculptural elegance, highly sought after by connoisseurs of ancient Islamic art.

Object type: Oil lamp / miniature burner (archaeological ceramic)

Origin: Middle East Seljuk art

Period: Medieval period (12th-13th century)

Material: Earthenware with turquoise lead/alkaline glaze

Technical specifications

Format: Height around 10.7 cm

Weight: 221 g

Shape: Pedestal vase with columnar support, side handle and circular collecting dish

Language / Context: Islamic art / Archaeological Near Eastern ceramic

Condition

Structure: Intact and solid object, displaying the complete typological profile and characteristic origin of Seljuk productions.

Surface: Pronounced glaze wear and age cracking typical of an archaeological excavation piece. Presence of mineral encrustations and a beautiful surface iridescence. Unfinished base underside.

Acquired by the current owner in 2026 in Wavre from Beguinage.
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