Ancient Greek

Beautiful Late Hellenistic oil lamp made of reddish-fired terracotta, with much of its original red slip preserved, dating to approximately 125–50 BC. The lamp features a deep, rounded and slightly carinated body, a large central filling hole surrounded by a prominently moulded rim, and an elongated nozzle with a wide wick opening. A particularly distinctive feature is the tall rear ring handle with multiple longitudinal ribs. Concentric wheel marks and traces of manufacture are visible on the underside. The shape closely resembles Howland Type 35A and related Late Hellenistic handled oil lamps. Comparable examples are known from the Eastern Mediterranean region. Late Hellenistic Terracotta Oil Lamp with Ribbed Handle – Eastern Mediterranean, c. 125–50 BC Beautiful Late Hellenistic oil lamp made of reddish-fired terracotta, with much of its original red slip preserved, dating to approximately 125–50 BC. The lamp features a deep, rounded and slightly carinated body, a large central filling hole surrounded by a prominently moulded rim, and an elongated nozzle with a wide wick opening. A particularly distinctive feature is the tall rear ring handle with multiple longitudinal ribs. Concentric wheel marks and traces of manufacture are visible on the underside. The shape closely resembles Howland Type 35A and related Late Hellenistic handled oil lamps. Comparable examples are known from the Eastern Mediterranean region. Object Details Length: approx. 9.5 cm Width: approx. 4.9 cm Body height: approx. 3.3 cm Overall height (including handle): approx. 4.5 cm Culture: Late Hellenistic Date: Probably c. 125–50 BC Material: Terracotta with red slip Type: Ancient oil lamp with ribbed ring handle Region of origin: Uncertain; typologically associated with the Eastern Mediterranean Condition Largely complete and well preserved, showing age-related surface wear and deposits consistent with its antiquity. Provenance: This lamp was acquired by the present owner in 2004 from a private collection in Munich, Germany, and has demonstrably remained in his possession since that time. The seller guarantees that this lot was legally acquired and that he is entitled to sell the object. Shipping: Insured DHL parcel shipping within the European Union. Shipping is only possible within the EU. Please take this into account before placing a bid.

Estimate:£312.85

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