A BYZANTINE BRONZE LAMP ON STAND
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
The lamp on flaring base, with octagonal nozzle, the handle of double-rod form, rising from leaf-shaped sprig on the body, curling round in a volute shape, the two tendrils joining together in the middle with a cross-shaped terminal, the base with a square socket to accomodate the pricket, the stand supported by three feet
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high
A BYZANTINE BRONZE LAMP ON STAND
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
The lamp on flaring base, with octagonal nozzle, the handle of double-rod form, rising from leaf-shaped sprig on the body, curling round in a volute shape, the two tendrils joining together in the middle with a cross-shaped terminal, the base with a square socket to accomodate the pricket, the stand supported by three feet
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high