Late Roman Bronze Tripod Lamp Base. 4th-6th century A.D. Tripod base formed with lion-paw feet and rosette of interstitial panels, balustered stem and dished pan, central mounting spike; vertical spike handle to base. 330 grams, 19 cm (7 1/2 in.). Acquired from Notaras Coins & Antiquities, Suffolk, UK, before 2000. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by an illustrated collector's identification tag.