Circa 8th-11th century AD. A ceramic oil lamp with multiple spouts formed as a central discoid reservoir with eight D-shaped projections, each with a circular hole above; on the discus, a moulded design of a bearded male in loose garments holding an oak-leaf, with quadruped behind and oak-leaf before, surrounded by a band of appliqué leaves; four vents to the discus and three pierced suspension lugs; on the underside, a series of concentric circles.

PROVENANCE:
UK art market, acquired prior to 1985.

FOOTNOTES:
The subject is believed to be Noah.