902 - Three glazed Seljuk clay oil lamps, 12th–13th century

Three glazed Seljuk clay oil lamps, 12th–13th century 1) Turquoise-glazed clay lamp. Round body with a wide, round central filling opening, framed by a raised, slightly tapered rim. On the exterior, six pointed spouts arranged in a star pattern. A wide, ribbon-shaped handle curved backward at the rear. Maximum diameter 11.5 cm. 2) Lamp with a round body, a central, round filling opening, and a long spout with a wide slit in the center that connects to the central opening. A ribbon-shaped loop handle is attached to the rear end of the opening on the top of the lamp. Glazed turquoise on the top and sides up to the angular break in the body’s lower section. Below that, the unglazed, ochre-colored clay is visible. Length: 11 cm. 3) Round oil lamp with a rim that rises up the sides and flares slightly, ending at the front in a spout-like spout. Inside is a dome-shaped reflector with a round filling hole and a stepped rim; there is a wick hole in front of the spout. At the back, a rod-shaped handle extends from the rim of the filling hole backward toward the flared rim. Light, milky glaze, partially with a bluish tinge. Length 10.5 cm. All pieces are intact except for minor, isolated chips. CULTURAL HERITAGE! Provenance: Private collection in Munich (estate), acquired by the father from the German art market in the 1970s–1990s. Condition: I -