5th C. Byzantine Oil Lamps (3 W/ Maker's Marks) - Sep 29, 2023 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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5th C. Byzantine Oil Lamps (3 w/ Maker's Marks)

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5th C. Byzantine Oil Lamps (3 w/ Maker's Marks)
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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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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Starting Price $250
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,953 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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