Ancient Byzantine Cast Bronze Open Oil Lamp with Bird-Form Handle
Updated August 6, 2026
This auction ended on August 16, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0127 |
| Estimate | $300 - $500 |
| Opening bid | $140 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | A Lifetime of Discovery |
| Date | August 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | A CUT ABOVE AUCTION |
| Location | WARWICK, New York |
Cast bronze open oil lamp of shallow circular form with a tapered wick nozzle and an integral bird-form handle rising from the rim. The lamp displays a well-developed archaeological patina and
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