{"product_id":"bronze-oil-lamp-persian-14th-century","title":"Islamic Lamp, Persian, Bronze, 14th C","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003eRare 14th-Century Islamic Copper Alloy Oil Lamp with Bird-Form Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis exceptional \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e14th-century Islamic oil lamp\u003c\/span\u003e is a rare and evocative survival from the medieval Islamic world. Cast and engraved in a \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ecopper alloy\u003c\/span\u003e, the lamp features a \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eclosed body\u003c\/span\u003e design inspired by earlier \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eByzantine prototypes\u003c\/span\u003e, reflecting the cultural and artistic exchanges of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe lamp is formed with \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003efour covered wick spouts\u003c\/span\u003e, each terminating in a distinctive \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003espade-shaped mouth\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing for controlled and even illumination. A small thumb piece is positioned at the top, while the impressive \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003elarge ring handle\u003c\/span\u003e is surmounted by a \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003estylised bird figure\u003c\/span\u003e, an elegant and symbolic decorative element that enhances both function and visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe surface retains a rich, naturally aged patina, with traces of engraving and wear consistent with centuries of use, lending the piece great authenticity and character. The conical foot is decorated with engraved geometric motifs, typical of Islamic metalwork of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis lamp is not only a functional lighting object but also a highly decorative and historically significant artefact, offering insight into medieval Islamic craftsmanship and daily life. It would make a distinguished addition to any collection of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIslamic art, early metalwork, or archaeological antiquities\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #3b3838; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e23.5 x 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #3b3838; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #3b3838; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOverseas buyers, please get in touch with us for posting rates. Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers may have to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both international and UK shipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56218751238492,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/DSC_0063_3936be85-3413-4499-ae05-be6a5200047a.jpg?v=1769352916","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/bronze-oil-lamp-persian-14th-century","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}