Ca. 1100-1200 AD. A bronze oil lamp displaying intricate openwork, a domed lid with a bird finial, and trefoil-shaped two spouts. The pierced lateral handles and arched handle with a perching bird add to the lamp's beauty and functionality. During the Seljuk period, oil lamps were not merely functional, but also aesthetically pleasing objects that were highly prized for their beauty and craftsmanship. These lamps served as an integral part of daily life, as they provided the primary source of illumination in homes and public spaces. Cf. Christie's Live Auction 9219 Islamic and Indian Works of Art, 18 October 2001, Lot 50.Size: L:230mm / W:180mm ; 1.2kgProvenance: Private London collection of Early Islamic Art - M.A.; formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1980s.