Posted 12 years ago
jodyp57
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i found this lamp in the texas hill country years ago,but have never seen another like it.its about 14" x 14".any information would be appreciated.
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Posted 12 years ago
jodyp57
(2 items)
i found this lamp in the texas hill country years ago,but have never seen another like it.its about 14" x 14".any information would be appreciated.
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Lamps like these are found in places where ancient Moorish culture was established around the Mediterranean, e.g.: Syria, Morocco, Spain, etc. Everything that the Spanish adopted from the Moors they then brought with them wherever the Spanish empire reached, so the form of this lamp you found in Texas probably traces through Mexico to Spain and back to the Moors.
Google for images of 'moorish star lamps' to see other examples.
I love these star lights, have one that holds candles. :)
ok.thanks noob.gives me a starting point.
and thanks katherine.love to see a pic of yours.
If it's well made, it's likely to have been made in an individual craftsman's workshop.
its not in the best of shape.some cracked panes and frame corrosion.i picked it up because it was unique.
So beutiful!!
thank you,virginia