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LOT 1012
Western Asiatic Star-Shaped Oil Lamp
CIRCA 9TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
5 1/2 in. (176 grams, 13.9 cm).
A star-shaped copper-alloy oil lamp with six arms, one arm forming a handle; tripod feet, one foot repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 113191 'Copper alloy lamp with seven wick holders and knob handle; cast.' for similar.
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