Bird-shaped oil lamp, late 12th–early 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Khurasan, Bronze; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and copper, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Metal, The bird headed handle of this lamp was cast separately from its three spouted body. Oil was poured into the lamp through the large opening, once covered with a lid, as indicated by the surviving hinge
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Bird-shaped oil lamp, late 12th–early 13th century, Attributed, Iran, Khurasan, Bronze, cast, engraved, inlaid, silver, copper, H, 8, 20.3 cm, Metal, bird, headed, handle, lamp, cast separately, three spouted, body, Oil, poured, large opening, covered, lid, indicated, surviving hinge
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