Medieval Islamic Stone Oil Lamp w/ Incised Decoration
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Near East, Islamic world, Medieval period, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A fascinating stone oil lamp with a narrow spout and rectangular basin, all surrounded by a lipped rim and adorned with incised geometric decoration. Typically made from pottery or metal, this rare example has been hand-carved from dark gray stone. Size: 6.3" L x 3.3" W x 1.6" H (16 cm x 8.4 cm x 4.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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#165552
Near East, Islamic world, Medieval period, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A fascinating stone oil lamp with a narrow spout and rectangular basin, all surrounded by a lipped rim and adorned with incised geometric decoration. Typically made from pottery or metal, this rare example has been hand-carved from dark gray stone. Size: 6.3" L x 3.3" W x 1.6" H (16 cm x 8.4 cm x 4.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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.
#165552
Condition
Some losses to rim. Chips and abrasions to surface with softening of incised detail in areas and stable fissures to spout. Rich earthen deposits and encrustations throughout. Liberal remains of decorative program.
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- 26.5%
Medieval Islamic Stone Oil Lamp w/ Incised Decoration
Estimate $600 - $900
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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