Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp

拍品描述

Circa 7th-8th century A.D. Piriform body with raised edge to the filler hole and low-relief linear decoration on the body, the base with a rosette. Cf. Rosenthal, R., Sivan, R., Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, Jerusalem, 1978, fig.562, for the type. 110 grams, 94 mm (3 3/4 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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