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THBIslamic Bronze Oil Lamp w/ Bird Handle
Lot 82d
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Aug 2, 2018
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2018-08-02 10:00:00
2018-08-02 10:00:00
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Featuring two incredible collections - one in storage for more than 20 years! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring two incredible collections - one in storage for more than 20 years! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Near East / Middle East, Islamic world, probably Persia (Iran), ca. 12th to 13th century CE. A fantastical cast bronze oil lamp whose form will make you instantly think of the story of Aladdin! This lamp has an iconic shape, with a long spout ending in a spade-shaped opening, a squat, rounded body capped by a tall, bell-shaped hinged lid, and a tall ring handle with an abstract double avian form - perhaps representing a janus-headed peacock, based on the shape of the tail feathers. Two small, flat projections jut out from the sides of the lamp body. Size: 7.5" L x 4.25" W x 3.75" H (19 cm x 10.8 cm x 9.5 cm)
Inspired by Byzantine iconography, birds were a common metalwork motif in the Islamic world, and especially in Persia. They symbolized power and freedom. In the Quran, they are often signs of the existence of God because of their ability to fly. Islamic artisans and metalworkers in Persia produced some of the most beautiful objects from this period, and the exquisite design and beautiful details of this piece suggest it was commissioned for a wealthy patron. We haven't yet encountered a djinn inside this lamp, but maybe you'll be luckier!
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
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#131239A pale green patina is over the surface. Hinge for lid is still functional. Nice remaining detail with light encrustation on surface. Underside of base has an ancient loss, where there was presumably a foot based on similar examples.Condition
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