Lantern
Artist
Unknown
CulturePersian
Date12th century A.D.-13th century A.D.
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.584
Not on view
DescriptionCeramic lantern with a bowl shaped base with a high, slightly flared foot and a recessed base. Four handles rise from the rim to meet at the top at the small cup. Three continuous flanges with circular perforations protrude on the edges of the handles; similar rims on edge of bowl area and at top of cup. Handles are hollow with holes opening into cup at top and body at bottom. Bottom has tiny spout one side. Enclosed bowl has four small ten pin shapes rising from center. Turquoise glaze stops in heavy drips above foot. Body buff colored.
