Ca. 1100-1200 AD. A bronze oil lamp with its form both functional and aesthetically pleasing, featuring a flaring, concave foot that provides stability and balance to the overall composition. The round body of the lamp is adorned with a hinged lid with pointed finial and small lateral handles with serrated edges. The rear handle of the lamp, with its rosette finial, is an elegant touch that allows for easy transport of the lamp from one place to another. The arched spout with its ivy-leaf-shaped nozzle is yet another testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the maker, as it is both functional and visually pleasing. The lamp's design is a testament to the sophisticated and refined tastes of the Seljuk period. Oil lamps like this one were widely used for both practical and symbolic purposes. They were used to provide light in homes, mosques, and other public spaces, and were often adorned with intricate designs and calligraphy that reflected the religious and cultural values of the time. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 53.204.2.Size: L:150mm / W:205mm ; 460gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.