
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Vase in the form of a mosque lamp
Joseph-Théodore Deck
- Date
- c. 1870
- Medium
- Tin-glazed earthenware
- Department
- European Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Théodore Deck's interest and skill in reproducing traditional Persian designs and colors is seen with this vase. It is decorated in arabic lettering and the vivid turquoise blue color often associated with Isnik wares. In fact, the form of this vase is inspired by Islamic mosque lamps made in Syria and Egypt during the 14th century. Ancient objects and motifs from the Middle East proved to be popular sources for decorative objects during the Aesthetic Movement. France, Europe
The authoritative record is held by Minneapolis Institute of Art. LinkedCulture surfaces this object and its connections; it does not alter institutional metadata.
Related across collections
Semantically similar works from Minneapolis Institute of Art and other institutions.

Tiled Arch
Minneapolis Institute of Art

Mosque Lamp
Cleveland Museum of Art

Mosque Lamp
Cleveland Museum of Art

Mosque Lamp
Cleveland Museum of Art

Vase
Cleveland Museum of Art
Vase
Art Institute of Chicago

Footed Vase with Applied Ring Handles
Minneapolis Institute of Art
vase
Joconde
Ewer with Engraved Fish Scale Pattern, Inscribed in Persian with the name "Khairullah"
Art Institute of Chicago

Bowl with ‘Willow Tendril’ designs
Minneapolis Institute of Art

Hexagonal Wall Tile
Minneapolis Institute of Art

Painted tile with Qur’anic inscriptions, likely from a mosque or tomb, one of a pair
Minneapolis Institute of Art