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Near East, Holy Land, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A large terracotta oil-burning vessel with a slight concave base, rounded sides, sloping shoulders, and a small fill hole with a rolled rim. Seven conical wick spouts detail the shoulder area, each with a small perforation hole above. Size: 4.75" Diameter (12.1 cm).

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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#122250

One conical section has been reattached. Age-commensurate surface wear, minor nicks and losses to conical spouts, base, rim, and shoulders, minor char marks on a few spouts, with heavy interior earthen deposits.