Lot 998
Attractive Redware Lamp. North Africa, c. end of 4th to mid 5th century AD. Lamp with fin-like handle, and sunken discus with rimmed trough adjoining spout. At discus, a palm tree of fifteen branches, borderd by raised concentric circles of varying sizes. Cf. Ennabli, Lampes Chrétiennes, no. 771. Well-molded, with sharp details. Lamp intact, with only light use -- showing a little roughness on one side, and a bit of soot staining at the nozzel. Length: 5-3/4", on custom stand.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $288 |
