12th century AD. A bronze lamp stand comprising a domed base with flange rim and three feet each formed as an openwork crouching feline, tubular stand with flange and bulb below, perforated bulb above, upper dish; ornamental low-relief knotwork to the base and text to the lower bulb. Cf. von Gladiss, A. Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 30 for type. 3.3 kg, 62.5cm (24 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired in London, in 1967. Accompanied by metallurgic analytical report number 115151/571, written by Metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford. Fine condition, repaired.