Islamic lamp could reach 1m pound sterling. (Mosaic )

The Middle East | April 1, 1994 | Copyright

The Islamic art world is buzzing with anticipation over the upcoming sale of a 15th century oil lamp.

The magnificent 15th century lamp, lavishly inlaid with silver and described as "the most historically important Turkish object Sotheby's have ever had the privilege of offering", is expected to sell for around |pounds~1 million, in a sale of Islamic Works of Art at Sotheby's in London in April.

The director of Sotheby's Islamic works of art department, Professor John Carswell, said the lamp is one of the ultimate masterpieces of Turkish metalwork. As such it ...

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