Late Roman/Early Byzantine Bronze Roman / Byzantine...

A bronze hinged lid assembly in the form of a scallop shell, probably from a Roman or Byzantine bronze oil lamp or small vessel. A flat, chamfered octagonal base plate with a central oval opening is joined by a three-loop hinge to a fan-shaped lid with deeply ribbed shell decoration and a raised oval field at its base. The underside of the lid bears a circular recess which sits over the opening when closed. Hinged shell-shaped lids covering the filling hole are a well-known feature of Roman and Byzantine bronze lamps, combining a practical closure with an elegant decorative motif. The surface shows a dark grey-green patina with deposits and wear consistent with age. The hinge loops differ in appearance from the body and may represent a later repair or reassembly. Please examine all photographs carefully. Material: Bronze / copper alloy Object type: Hinged lid / lamp fitting Culture: Roman or Byzantine Period: Circa 1st–7th century AD (typological attribution) Dimensions: [ölçü] Weight: [ağırlık] Condition: Lid opens and closes; hinge loops possibly later; patina and wear consistent with age

Estimate:$358.26

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