Rare Hellenistic Greek miniature pottery oil lamp, Egypt, 2nd-1st century BC

$245.00 AUD

Rare miniature – but used – pottery oil lamp, of typical Hellenistic form with angular spout and fluted body, a single lug handle to one side of the angular shoulder.

Egyptian clay type,

2nd- 1st century BC

 

Condition: excellent, signs of burning to nozzle, small chip underneath foot, surface deep red slip worn to reveal paler interior – highly fired pottery .

5cm long, 2cm high

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