6th-7th century AD. A bronze hanging lamp holder comprising a large openwork central disc fitted with six circular sockets for the stems of glass lamps, three integral loops to the inner rim from which hooks are suspended, large single suspension hook above; inscribed dedication to the inner rim in Greek '+ ??? ????? ???? ?? ??????? ????? ???????+', translating to: 'I, Elias, for the interior of Saint Romanus'; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Bailey, D.M., A catalogue of the lamps in the British Museum, IV, Lamps of metal and stone, and lampstands, London, 1996; Wamser L. and Zahlhaas, G., Rom und Byzanz, Archaologischen Kostbarkeiten aus Bayern, München, 1999. 1.3 kg total, 42cm including stand (16 1/2"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly from an important Mayfair collection; accompanied by an archaeological report by Dr. Raffaele D’Amato.