Lot 2817
A Fine Christian Lamp from Carthage. North Africa, 5th century AD. Molded in a red-glazed red ware, the lamp with circular body and extended trough-like nozzel. Centered within the sunk central discus, a large Chi-Rho, the sacred monogram, with ornate interior patterning. Similar decoration comprised of alternating Chi-Rho roundels and patterned squares border the emblem along the lamp's shoulders. Lamp with tab handle, and slightly raised circular foot underneath. Slight chip to the handle, the nozzel a bit soot-stained from use. Otherwise the lamp in choice condition, with the designs crisply molded. Length: 5-1/2". For another related example, cf. A. Ennabli, Lampes Chrétiennes de Tunisie, no. 1042, but Chi-Rho retrograde. Choice!
Estimated Value $375 - 475.
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| Realized $345 |
