Byzantine 'Ovoid' Oil Lamp 011288

Byzantine 'Ovoid' Oil Lamp 011288
Byzantine 'Ovoid' Oil Lamp
Clay, 80 grams; 93.12 x 53.63 x 41.17 mm. Circa 6th-7th century AD. An excellent high sided ovoid lamp detailed with geometric and chevron style patterns. The filling hole is raised up which forms a conical shape with high sloping sides three quarters of the way round the hole, at the front of the hole there is a deep trench that runs down to the smaller hole were the wick was placed. Repair to spout, otherwise a beautiful lamp in good very fine condition. Ex English collection.
 
This item was accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.

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