Mosque lamp in the name of the sultan Hassan
Description
A "mishkah" or hanging lamp from the Mameluke period covered with decorative writings from the Holy Koran, the Light Sura, Verse 35: Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth, a likeness of His light is a mishkah with lighting. Naskh script in bands adorns the mishkah as well. It also states the titles of Sultan Hassan who ruled Egypt twice: the first time from 748 to 752 Hejira (1347-1351 CE) and the second time from 755 to 762 Hejira (1354-1361 CE).