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Lamp. Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

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Description

It features a three-tiered structure consisting of a hemispherical base, a spherical transition section, and a cylindrical shaft topped with a mushroom-shaped finial with a recess for the wick bowl. The exterior is decorated with ornamental motifs and Arabic inscriptions. It was commissioned by Timur for the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.

Dating period: 1397 ж.
Material: Brass, Bronze
Technique: Casting, Chasing, Engraving
Size: 76 х 52 см.
Category: Decorative and applied arts
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