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and once had gilded motifs, now visible only in traces. Its
sparse decoration and style of writing resemble the ceramic
lamp found in the Mausoleum of Selim I. 64
Among the unique early blue-and-white objects is a rectan-
gular pen box with rounded corners (168). This shape was
frequently used in metalwork and precious materials (see 62

166 (left). Mosque lamp with inscribed panels, first quarter sixteenth century
(istanbul, Arkeoloji Müzesi, 41/2)
167 (above). Spherical hanging ornament with inscriptions, first quarter
sixteenth century (London, Victoria and Albert Museum, 337-1903)
168 (below). Pen box with inscriptions, first quarter sixteenth century
(London, The British Museum, G. 1983.7)

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