SELJUK ENGRAVED BRONZE OIL LAMP WITH BIRD FINIAL

Ca. AD 1100 - 1300 A cast bronze oil lamp with a rounded reservoir, an elongated tapering spout and a hinged lid decorated with engraved geometric ornament. The body rests on a tall pedestal foot with a spreading faceted base, engraved with triangular and teardrop panels enclosing scrolling motifs. An oval loop handle extends from the rear, surmounted by a stylised bird with a curved beak. The reservoir is encircled by engraved calligraphic panels and geometric decoration. Size: 135mm x 130mm; Weight: 305g Provenance: From a private UK collection; formerly in the S.S. collection, assembled from the 1970s onwards.

Estimación:358,38€

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