Engraved Lamp Stand with Chevron Pattern dated A.H. 986/ A.D. 1578-79 The poetry inscribed around this lamp stand expresses mystical Sufi sentiments. Lyrical verses from the Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di are placed in three zigzag-shaped registers covering the shaft: I remember one night as my eyes would not sleep I heard a moth speaking with a candle. Said the moth: "Because I am a lover, it is only right that I should burn.But, why should you weep and burn yourself up?" Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6725. Engraved Lamp Stand with Chevron Pattern, Part 1 Play or pause #6739. Engraved Lamp Stand with Chevron Pattern, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Engraved Lamp Stand with Chevron Pattern. dated A.H. 986/ A.D. 1578-79. Brass; cast, engraved, and inlaid with black and red pigment. Attributed to
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