Mesopotamian - primitive cup-shaped oil lamp - 1200 BCE - examined by Antoine Tarantino






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Mesopotamian beige ceramic oil lamp of the cupule type dating to circa 1200 BC, in good condition, measuring 10.2 cm by 8.9 cm, expertised by Antoine Tarantino, acquired from Galerie/Antiquaire in 2021 with provenance from France.
Description from the seller
Beige ceramic oil lamp resting on a circular foot, the base is shaped like a flat dish with straight edges ending in a narrow convex rim. The nozzle is pinched and slightly elongated.
The lamps turned in clay, commonly called saucer 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 BC.
Dimensions: length 10.2 cm x width 8.9 cm
Excellent condition
Piece expertised for the Étude M.L.N. by Mr. Antoine TARANTINO, a renowned archaeology expert, member of the European Chamber of Art Experts.
Previously: Succession of an Antiquaire.
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Seller's Story
Beige ceramic oil lamp resting on a circular foot, the base is shaped like a flat dish with straight edges ending in a narrow convex rim. The nozzle is pinched and slightly elongated.
The lamps turned in clay, commonly called saucer 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 BC.
Dimensions: length 10.2 cm x width 8.9 cm
Excellent condition
Piece expertised for the Étude M.L.N. by Mr. Antoine TARANTINO, a renowned archaeology expert, member of the European Chamber of Art Experts.
Previously: Succession of an Antiquaire.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
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 are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
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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.
