A GROUP OF TWO ROMAN AND BYZANTINE STYLE BRONZE VESSELS, 19TH CENTURY, a 4th-6th century BC Byzantine style oil lamp with pierced palm frond and swan neck handle, with pear form body, and circular wick mouth, centered by a theatrical Silenus mask form lid, height: 5 5/8", width: 3", depth: 8 1/2", and an Grand Tour Greco-Roman inspired claret or oil jug with recumbent sheep resting ceremoniously over the rim of the askos form ewer with relief whiplash tendrils, height: 3 1/2". Note: Reference: Seidel, Brigette, "The Early Byzantine Lamp from Pong Tuk," Journal of the Siam Society, Vol. 96, 2008.

The ewer has apparent cultivated greenish blue patina throughout with surface chips and losses to finish. The patina and wear on the lamp is of a different wear. There is a greenish and white colored patina throughout, one bead on palm is now lacking, some damage and losses near wick mouth opening, surface scratches, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.