Large Floor Torch, From A Mosque, 195 Cm High, 19th Century, Chased Brass, Openwork, Very Good Condition
Important mosque torchère or floor lamp, decorated in relief.
Height 195 cm (79"), 19th century.
Diameter at the base: 40 cm (16").
Pieces of green glass have been added to the openwork shade.
The openwork brass piece is decorated in relief with exceptional quality, featuring intricate chasing, calligraphy, and foliage that cover the entire surface.
These torches, also known as candelabra, placed in the corners of mosques, provide diffused light in the place of worship.
These marvelous antique brass and copper pieces were, under Muslim dynasties, a prominent alternative to silver and enjoyed the same status.
This style of decoration is similar to those found on pieces from various regions of the Middle East, often former parts of the Ottoman Empire, which were home to a population of Armenian origin highly skilled in metalwork.
These objects, lavishly decorated with exquisite engravings, brought joy and The pride of collectors of that era and the joy of collectors of Islamic art today.
## The color whose symbolism is easiest to understand is gold; its association with the sun and gold has made it an emblem of divine power, perfection, and majesty.
## Brasses are yellow alloys, composed primarily of copper and zinc in varying proportions, the direct production of which from suitable ores was already mastered by metallurgists before Antiquity.
## Thuluth, or Tholoth, appeared in the 7th century. It is a static and monumental script, primarily used for decorative purposes in manuscripts and inscriptions. It was also used for copying Qur'ans, especially for chapter headings and colophons.
It is considered the most important of the ornamental scripts.
Attention: object of great beauty and in superb condition.
FREE SHIPPING WITHIN FRANCE via Colissimo €0 / €50 / WORLD €100
For more information, you can contact me at
+33 6 13 36 09 30 or winsteinprovence@gmail.com
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REF WINSTEIN 1556
Height 195 cm (79"), 19th century.
Diameter at the base: 40 cm (16").
Pieces of green glass have been added to the openwork shade.
The openwork brass piece is decorated in relief with exceptional quality, featuring intricate chasing, calligraphy, and foliage that cover the entire surface.
These torches, also known as candelabra, placed in the corners of mosques, provide diffused light in the place of worship.
These marvelous antique brass and copper pieces were, under Muslim dynasties, a prominent alternative to silver and enjoyed the same status.
This style of decoration is similar to those found on pieces from various regions of the Middle East, often former parts of the Ottoman Empire, which were home to a population of Armenian origin highly skilled in metalwork.
These objects, lavishly decorated with exquisite engravings, brought joy and The pride of collectors of that era and the joy of collectors of Islamic art today.
## The color whose symbolism is easiest to understand is gold; its association with the sun and gold has made it an emblem of divine power, perfection, and majesty.
## Brasses are yellow alloys, composed primarily of copper and zinc in varying proportions, the direct production of which from suitable ores was already mastered by metallurgists before Antiquity.
## Thuluth, or Tholoth, appeared in the 7th century. It is a static and monumental script, primarily used for decorative purposes in manuscripts and inscriptions. It was also used for copying Qur'ans, especially for chapter headings and colophons.
It is considered the most important of the ornamental scripts.
Attention: object of great beauty and in superb condition.
FREE SHIPPING WITHIN FRANCE via Colissimo €0 / €50 / WORLD €100
For more information, you can contact me at
+33 6 13 36 09 30 or winsteinprovence@gmail.com
www.winsteinprovence.com
Texts and photos WINSTEIN, all rights reserved
REF WINSTEIN 1556
5 850 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Brass
Diameter: 40 cm - 16"
Height: 195 cm - 79"
Reference (ID): 1714142
Availability: In stock
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