5th C. Byzantine Oil Lamps (3 w/ Maker's Marks)
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A lovely collection of 5 pottery oil lamps, all with wicked spouts, annular fill holes, pointed handles, and adorned with various striated, foliate, and geometric relief motifs. One lamp is discoid in form, while the remaining 4 are in the traditional shape of a teardrop. Three lamps have maker's marks on their bases, each of an abstract, floral design. Size: 4.1" L x 3" W x 2.1" H (10.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 5.3 cm)
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003
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#178422
Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A lovely collection of 5 pottery oil lamps, all with wicked spouts, annular fill holes, pointed handles, and adorned with various striated, foliate, and geometric relief motifs. One lamp is discoid in form, while the remaining 4 are in the traditional shape of a teardrop. Three lamps have maker's marks on their bases, each of an abstract, floral design. Size: 4.1" L x 3" W x 2.1" H (10.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 5.3 cm)
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178422
Condition
All have expected nicks, chips, and abrasions as shown. Possible repair to handle of most petite, but all others appear intact with rich earthen deposits and liberal remaining relief decoration.
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5th C. Byzantine Oil Lamps (3 w/ Maker's Marks)
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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