Lamp for a Stand, Early Byzantine

Lamp for a Stand, Early Byzantine.jpg
British Museum
Great Russell Street London England WC1B GB

Lamp for a Stand, Period: Early Byzantine. Material: Bronze.  Found: Egypt. In the shape of a peacock, with circular foot; the spout is at the end of the tail, and the hole for filling in the back is covered by a hinged leaf-shaped lid.

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