Islamic Terracotta oil lamp - 10 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 250 - € 300
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Description from the seller
Decorated Islamic terracotta oil lamp from the Mediterranean - 600-900 AD
Description:
Beautiful Islamic terracotta decorated oil lamp dating from 600–900 AD, originating from the Mediterranean region. The lamp features characteristic geometric decoration and a warm terracotta surface.
Condition:
Good condition. There is some glue visible at the bottom, but the lamp itself is not damaged. The reason for the glue is unknown. Please refer carefully to the photos for a full impression.
Provenance:
Acquired by the seller in 2022
From a private German collection
Originally collected between 1950–1990
Important Information:
A certificate of authenticity will be included with this lot.
Culture: Islamic
Material: Terracotta
Object: Decorated Oil Lamp
Dimensions: 10 × 7 × 5 cm
Date: 600–900 AD
Origin: Mediterranean
Condition: Good condition
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Decorated Islamic terracotta oil lamp from the Mediterranean - 600-900 AD
Description:
Beautiful Islamic terracotta decorated oil lamp dating from 600–900 AD, originating from the Mediterranean region. The lamp features characteristic geometric decoration and a warm terracotta surface.
Condition:
Good condition. There is some glue visible at the bottom, but the lamp itself is not damaged. The reason for the glue is unknown. Please refer carefully to the photos for a full impression.
Provenance:
Acquired by the seller in 2022
From a private German collection
Originally collected between 1950–1990
Important Information:
A certificate of authenticity will be included with this lot.
Culture: Islamic
Material: Terracotta
Object: Decorated Oil Lamp
Dimensions: 10 × 7 × 5 cm
Date: 600–900 AD
Origin: Mediterranean
Condition: Good condition
Fast, insured and secure shipping
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the EU can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
600-900 AD
Name of object
oil lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
10 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
7 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
