This bronze oil lamp filler dates to the Late Roman or Byzantine period, roughly the 4^th to 7^th centuries AD.

It was primarily used to refill larger oil lamps, including suspended chandeliers, though some examples also served as small standalone lamps. The vessel typically features a rounded bowl, an elongated shaped spout designed for controlled pouring, and a decorative handle that may take the form of an animal or a geometric motif.

Cast in bronze, these objects often develop a natural patina over centuries of oxidation, producing distinctive green or brown surface tones.