Roman / Byzantine Pottery Oil Lamp
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**Originally Listed At $100**
Ancient Near East, Holy Land, late Imperial to early Byzantine period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A lovely mold-formed pottery oil lamp with a circular foot, a tapered body, a petite conical handle, a wide fill hole, and a narrow wick spout. The sloped surface surrounding the fill hole is adorned with raised leafy vines, and the entire composition is enveloped in white pigment. A fine utilitarian example from the ancient Near East! Size: 2.3" W x 1.7" H (5.8 cm x 4.3 cm).
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#148369
**Originally Listed At $100**
Ancient Near East, Holy Land, late Imperial to early Byzantine period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A lovely mold-formed pottery oil lamp with a circular foot, a tapered body, a petite conical handle, a wide fill hole, and a narrow wick spout. The sloped surface surrounding the fill hole is adorned with raised leafy vines, and the entire composition is enveloped in white pigment. A fine utilitarian example from the ancient Near East! Size: 2.3" W x 1.7" H (5.8 cm x 4.3 cm).
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
#148369
Condition
Minor nicks to base, wick spout, and handle, with light char marks to front of wick spout, and softening to some raised details, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits throughout.“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
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Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Roman / Byzantine Pottery Oil Lamp
Estimate $200 - $300
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