Byzantine Period Terracotta Oil Lamp with Raised Handle

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Circa 5th-7th century A.D. Comprising a piriform body with low-relief linear and ring-and-dot decoration, a tall handle with a forked finial at the rear, and a low basal ring. 62.6 grams, 10.6 cm (4 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s. 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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