Lot 699
A Fine and Pristine Early Christian Oil Lamp. Palestine, c. 5th-7th century AD. Molded of a fine-grain, deep red to red-orange ware, with thin creme slip, the lamp drop- or "slipper"-shaped, with wide fill hole, narrow nozzle, and simple ring foot at base. Along the shoulders, encircling the fill hole, a raised stylized wreath motif. Just behind nozzle, a Greek cross with equidistant arms and serif ends. Lamp in choice condition, with slight evidence of soot stains at nozzle. Length: 3-5/8".
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
This and the following two lots are especially select examples of these popular early Christian antiquities. Their moldings are sharp and, opposed to what is generally encountered these days, their signs of use or wear minimal.
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| Realized $253 |
