Islamic Medieval Seljuk bronze oil lamp (No reserve price)
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Medieval Seljuk bronze oil lamp, dating to the 12th century AD, with bird finials, cast bronze, dimensions 140 mm long by 150 mm wide, in very good condition.
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Medieval islamicc art.
Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with bird Finials
Date: Ca. 1100–1200 AD
Origin: Seljuk Empire
Material: Cast Bronze
Dimensions & Weight: L: 140 mm × W: 150 mm
Reference: Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession No. 53.204.2
An exceptionally Seljuk-era bronze oil lamp combining utility with fine artistic craft. The vessel is anchored by a wide, concave flaring foot designed for stability. Its central rounded reservoir features a hinged lid surmounted by a bird finial, mirrored by a secondary perching bird atop the tall loop handle. The forward-extending arched spout terminates in a characteristic ivy-leaf-shaped wick nozzle. Decorated with intricate surface engraving and kufic inscription, this piece exemplifies the refined metalwork produced for Islamic domestic and sacred spaces during the 12th century. Excellent condition with light age-appropriate patina.
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Medieval islamicc art.
Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with bird Finials
Date: Ca. 1100–1200 AD
Origin: Seljuk Empire
Material: Cast Bronze
Dimensions & Weight: L: 140 mm × W: 150 mm
Reference: Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession No. 53.204.2
An exceptionally Seljuk-era bronze oil lamp combining utility with fine artistic craft. The vessel is anchored by a wide, concave flaring foot designed for stability. Its central rounded reservoir features a hinged lid surmounted by a bird finial, mirrored by a secondary perching bird atop the tall loop handle. The forward-extending arched spout terminates in a characteristic ivy-leaf-shaped wick nozzle. Decorated with intricate surface engraving and kufic inscription, this piece exemplifies the refined metalwork produced for Islamic domestic and sacred spaces during the 12th century. Excellent condition with light age-appropriate patina.
Will be shipped registered and insured. I combine shipping when buying multiple lots. You the pay only one time shipping.
I only ship in EU. When you bid make sure you have a shipping adress in the EU.
The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner.
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to sell/export this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
12th Century AD
Name of object
Medieval Seljuk bronze oil lamp
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1916
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
