Ca. 1200-1300 AD. A bronze oil lamp featuring a roundish, hollow body, adorned with a heart-shaped spout and a hinged, flat-section lid, both of which combine to facilitate the easy and elegant pouring of oil. To the rear of the lamp, a large loop handle takes center stage, embellished with a graceful bird perching atop it, serving as a thumb's rest. This striking detail speaks to the ingenuity and creativity of the artist who conceived it, imbuing the lamp with a sense of grace and beauty that transcends its mere utility. The lamp rests atop a conical-shaped foot, distinguished by facetted sides. For a similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 53.204.2.Size: L:80mm / W:145mm ; 300gProvenance: Private London collection of Early Islamic Art - M.A.; formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1980s.