Byzantine Bronze Cruciform Oil Lamp Filler
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Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. A cast-bronze oil lamp filler, of cruciform design with a trio of palmette handles surrounding the oil basil, and with a slender spout stretching off the front; a flared foot is beneath the basin. Size: 4.25" L x 3" W x 0.9" H (10.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 2.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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#138740
Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. A cast-bronze oil lamp filler, of cruciform design with a trio of palmette handles surrounding the oil basil, and with a slender spout stretching off the front; a flared foot is beneath the basin. Size: 4.25" L x 3" W x 0.9" H (10.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 2.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#138740
Condition
Abrasions and softening to finer details, with minor nicks and areas of roughness, and old waxy remains are beneath basin, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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Byzantine Bronze Cruciform Oil Lamp Filler
Estimate $300 - $450
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