A KHORASSAN BRONZE OIL LAMP
A KHORASSAN BRONZE OIL LAMP

NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY

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A KHORASSAN BRONZE OIL LAMP
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY
Of flattened heart shape form on spreading shaped trumpet foot, with lion's head cover, and with four spouts each with bird motif and heart shaped funnel, the simple loop handle with finial in the form of a bird, the body with a pierced band of interlaced scrolling vine, the foot similarily pierced with half palmettes, green patination and areas of encrustation, slight damage to underside
9.3/8in. (23.8cm.) high

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