Lot Essay
For crosses and chains of similar form, see Splendeurs de Byzance, Exhibition catalogue, Brussels (Musée Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire), 1982, pp.162-163.
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AN EARLY BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY
Of trefoil shape, suspended on three chains beneath a flared Greek cross of pommée form which itself suspends from the original suspension hook
17¾in. (45cm.) high
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY
Of trefoil shape, suspended on three chains beneath a flared Greek cross of pommée form which itself suspends from the original suspension hook
17¾in. (45cm.) high