Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp

拍品描述

Circa 5th-7th century A.D. With central filling hole and small nozzle, U-section channel between, carinated body decorated with running tendril ornament, lug handle; repaired, nozzle chipped. Cf. De Vincenz, A., Ceramic Vessels and Oil Lamps from the Burial Cave at ‘En Lavan, Nahal Refa’im in Atiqot, 98, 2020, pp.103-122, fig.8 no.6, for similar. 111 grams, 10.3 cm (4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. 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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