Lantern for a Lamp
Object type: Lantern
Department: Islamic Art
Date: 9th–10th century
Medium: Earthenware; carved decoration, unglazed
Dimensions: Overall:
            H. 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm)
            Diam. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm)
Base: 
        Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Geography: Excavated in Nishapur   Iran  
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1939
Accession year: 1939