Lot 419
Ancient Lamps from Judea, 2nd century AD, and later. Earliest is Roman with molded design in discus (a sheep? among other objects), with dark red to brown slip; nicely mounted on custom display case. In addition are two "slipper" lamps from the Byzantine period, in coarse pink-tan ware, both with heavy earthen patinas. Plus, uncertain Near East, likely Late Antique, in reddish terra cotta an amusing figural handle to fragmentary lid. Handle of a stylized boar, with beady eyes, straddling the topmost portion of the incise-decorated lid. Lastly, a lid from a pyxis, probably Cypriote, c. 500 BC., with painted linear ornament. Objects in very fine to excellent condition. Lengths: 3" - 3-3/4". Lot of 5 pieces.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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