Mesopotamian - Primitive bowl oil lamp - 1200 BCE.
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Mésopotamian oil lamp, cup-shaped ceramic lamp dating to circa 1200 BCE, beige with a circular base, measures 14.9 cm long by 14.5 cm wide, authentic and original, in good condition.
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Beige ceramic oil lamp resting on a circular foot, the base is shaped like a flat cup with straight edges ending in a narrow, convex rim. The spout is pinched and slightly elongated.
Clay-turned lamps, commonly called bowl lamps, are the earliest known. It is agreed that Mesopotamia is the place of origin and the Bronze Age the period of their development. This form spread across the eastern Mediterranean and endured for millennia.
Dating: 1300 to 1200 BCE.
Large dimensions: length 14.9 cm x width 14.5 cm
Good condition - small chips
Provenance: Private Dutch collection, formed between 1970 and 1974 by a collector working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and posted in North Africa.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateBeige ceramic oil lamp resting on a circular foot, the base is shaped like a flat cup with straight edges ending in a narrow, convex rim. The spout is pinched and slightly elongated.
Clay-turned lamps, commonly called bowl lamps, are the earliest known. It is agreed that Mesopotamia is the place of origin and the Bronze Age the period of their development. This form spread across the eastern Mediterranean and endured for millennia.
Dating: 1300 to 1200 BCE.
Large dimensions: length 14.9 cm x width 14.5 cm
Good condition - small chips
Provenance: Private Dutch collection, formed between 1970 and 1974 by a collector working for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and posted in North Africa.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and come with an illustrated descriptive document indicating provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
1200 avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Primitive bowl oil lamp - 1200 BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
