Bidspirit auction | A SELJUK OR EARLY MAMLUK

A SELJUK OR EARLY MAMLUK BRONZE OIL LAMP WITH AVIAN FINIAL - Iran, Ca. 13th - 14th century AD. A bronze oil lamp of octagonal form, the raised body with a stepped base and a wide, domed reservoir tapering slightly at the spouts, surmounted by a hinged lid with a perched bird finial. The surface is finely incised with interlaced arabesques, foliate scrolls, and Kufic inscriptions within cartouches, further adorned with medallions and geometric bands. The spouts extend from either side, each terminating in a wide nozzle, with a pivoting suspension loop affixed to the lid. The patina of dark brown and verdigris, with remnants of red pigment in recesses.Size: 85mm x 85mm; Weight: 325gProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.