SELJUK BRONZE LAMPSTAND

Ca. 10th - 12th century AD A bronze oil lamp with a rounded reservoir on a low foot, a circular filling hole and a long tapering nozzle terminating in an upturned circular wick opening, with two moulded rings at the midsection and projecting lugs at either side of the body. The high loop handle terminates in a stylised animal head. The lamp rests on a bronze stand with a tall baluster stem composed of alternating pear-shaped knops, spherical elements and disc mouldings, supported on a tripod base with six recesses engraved with foliate ornament and three arched legs ending in flattened feet. The broad circular drip tray is engraved with concentric registers of calligraphy and interlace around a central figural medallion. Size: 370mm x 140mm; Weight: 1.12kg Provenance: Private London collection; ex Dutch art market, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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