A Samson Iznik-style Mosque Lamp, Late 19th Century

A Samson Iznik-style Mosque Lamp, Late 19th Century

of bulbous shape on a short foot with a flaring neck with three suspension loops, the body and the upper neck decorated with blue and green chinoiserie cloud bands alternating with small flowers between pointed green and black half-cartouches, a pseudo inscription in white against a blue ground running along the lower neck and the base, the underside with Samson monogram

height 11 5/8 in.

29.5 cm