Oldtidens Grækenland Attisk sortkeramik olielampe

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Ancient Greek Attic pottery blackware oil lamp, with rounded body, central filling hole, long tapering nozzle, and a diagonally offset side lug. The surface is covered in a dark black slip, giving the vessel its characteristic refined appearance.

-> Black-glazed lamps of this type were used in the Greek world for everyday lighting, but their neat proportions and carefully finished surfaces also reflect the aesthetic quality of Attic pottery production.

Condition: Good ancient condition, complete. Some chipping to the black slip, and visible signs of age-related wear consistent with age and use. The lamp remains intact overall.

Size: ± 110,7 x 72,7 mm

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-> Oil lamps were essential household objects in the ancient Greek world, used to provide light in homes, workshops, sanctuaries, and tombs. Their form developed over time from simple open bowls into more controlled closed vessels with filling holes and defined nozzles, allowing the flame to burn more steadily and efficiently.

Attic blackware and black-glazed pottery was especially admired for its elegant finish and balanced forms. Even practical objects such as lamps were made with considerable care, combining utility with the refined visual language of Greek ceramic production. Pieces such as this reflect the importance of light in daily life and the high standard of craftsmanship achieved by ancient Greek potters.