Bidspirit auction | ROMANO-SABEAN BRONZE OIL LAMP WITH

ROMANO-SABEAN BRONZE OIL LAMP WITH HORSE PROTOME HANDLE - Ca. AD 300 - 500. A bronze oil lamp with a deep body, a narrow raised rim, and a projecting nozzle. The arched handle is surmounted by the forepart of a horse, cast with extended forelegs, a long neck, an incised mane, short ears, and a finely modelled head with incised eyes, nostrils, and mouth. A pyramidal knop projects from the horse?s back. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 139621. Size: 190mm x 140mm; Weight: 625g Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired in France; formerly with A.D. 1970s?1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.