REN1 · 16.0022
Lamp Stand Fragment
10th–12th centuries CEMawarannahrBronze6.2 × 3.2 cm
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Description
This lamp base fragment dates to the 10th-12th centuries and was discovered in Mawarannahr. Made of bronze, it played an important role in providing the stability of the lamp. The surface of the stand is decorated with fine carved patterns and polished geometric ornaments. Such objects provide valuable information about the technology, art, and aesthetic views of metalworking during the period. This fragment was likely used in religious or domestic buildings, reflecting the high level of cultural development in medieval Mawarannahr.