Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp with Linear Decoration

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Circa 5th-7th century A.D. Linear decoration radiating from the large filler hole, with a small handle to the rear. Cf. Rosenthal, R., Sivan, R., Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, Jerusalem, 1978, fig.473, for the type. 76 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, gentleman, by direct descent from his father, who acquired the items in London in circa 1960. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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