Byzantine Bronze Polycandelon with Cross. 6th-8th century A.D. Comprising a circular panel with notched rim, openwork design to the tondo with roundels, crosses and omega-shaped arms, central rosette; attachment points for three short chains with balustered cross fleury bars, lobed distributor and suspension hook; supplied with a custom-made stand. Cf. Bailey, D.M., A Catalogue of the Lamps in the British Museum, IV, Lamps of Metal and Stone, and Lampstands, London, 1996, pl.141, for similar; also, Wamser L. and Zahlhaas, G., Rom und Byzanz, Archaologischen Kostbarkeiten aus Bayern, München, 1999. 967 grams, 28.2 cm high (1.65 kg total, 47 cm high including stand) (11 in. (18 1/2 in.). From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.