Mosque Lamp of Amir Qawsun 1304 - 1360

The "Mosque Lamp of Amir Qawsun," made in 1304-1360 by 'Ali ibn Muhammad al-Barmaki, is a stunning example of Islamic glasswork. The lamp features intricate calligraphy in blue and gold, along with a red-colored goblet within a circle, all applied to a clear glass surface. The inscription on the lamp includes the name "Amir Qawsun," suggesting it was commissioned by the Mamluk amir (military leader) of that name. The lamp is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.