Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Terracotta Oil Lamp with Ribbed Handle – Eastern Mediterranean, c. 125–50 BC (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
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This Late Hellenistic terracotta oil lamp, dating to circa 125–50 BC, has a ribbed ring handle and is associated with the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Beautiful Late Hellenistic oil lamp made of reddish-fired terracotta, with much of its original red slip preserved, dating to approximately 125–50 BC.
The lamp features a deep, rounded and slightly carinated body, a large central filling hole surrounded by a prominently moulded rim, and an elongated nozzle with a wide wick opening.
A particularly distinctive feature is the tall rear ring handle with multiple longitudinal ribs. Concentric wheel marks and traces of manufacture are visible on the underside.
The shape closely resembles Howland Type 35A and related Late Hellenistic handled oil lamps. Comparable examples are known from the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Late Hellenistic Terracotta Oil Lamp with Ribbed Handle – Eastern Mediterranean, c. 125–50 BC
Beautiful Late Hellenistic oil lamp made of reddish-fired terracotta, with much of its original red slip preserved, dating to approximately 125–50 BC.
The lamp features a deep, rounded and slightly carinated body, a large central filling hole surrounded by a prominently moulded rim, and an elongated nozzle with a wide wick opening.
A particularly distinctive feature is the tall rear ring handle with multiple longitudinal ribs. Concentric wheel marks and traces of manufacture are visible on the underside.
The shape closely resembles Howland Type 35A and related Late Hellenistic handled oil lamps. Comparable examples are known from the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Object Details
Length: approx. 9.5 cm
Width: approx. 4.9 cm
Body height: approx. 3.3 cm
Overall height (including handle): approx. 4.5 cm
Culture: Late Hellenistic
Date: Probably c. 125–50 BC
Material: Terracotta with red slip
Type: Ancient oil lamp with ribbed ring handle
Region of origin: Uncertain; typologically associated with the Eastern Mediterranean
Condition
Largely complete and well preserved, showing age-related surface wear and deposits consistent with its antiquity.
Provenance:
This lamp was acquired by the present owner in 2004 from a private collection in Munich, Germany, and has demonstrably remained in his possession since that time.
The seller guarantees that this lot was legally acquired and that he is entitled to sell the object.
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Beautiful Late Hellenistic oil lamp made of reddish-fired terracotta, with much of its original red slip preserved, dating to approximately 125–50 BC.
The lamp features a deep, rounded and slightly carinated body, a large central filling hole surrounded by a prominently moulded rim, and an elongated nozzle with a wide wick opening.
A particularly distinctive feature is the tall rear ring handle with multiple longitudinal ribs. Concentric wheel marks and traces of manufacture are visible on the underside.
The shape closely resembles Howland Type 35A and related Late Hellenistic handled oil lamps. Comparable examples are known from the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Late Hellenistic Terracotta Oil Lamp with Ribbed Handle – Eastern Mediterranean, c. 125–50 BC
Beautiful Late Hellenistic oil lamp made of reddish-fired terracotta, with much of its original red slip preserved, dating to approximately 125–50 BC.
The lamp features a deep, rounded and slightly carinated body, a large central filling hole surrounded by a prominently moulded rim, and an elongated nozzle with a wide wick opening.
A particularly distinctive feature is the tall rear ring handle with multiple longitudinal ribs. Concentric wheel marks and traces of manufacture are visible on the underside.
The shape closely resembles Howland Type 35A and related Late Hellenistic handled oil lamps. Comparable examples are known from the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Object Details
Length: approx. 9.5 cm
Width: approx. 4.9 cm
Body height: approx. 3.3 cm
Overall height (including handle): approx. 4.5 cm
Culture: Late Hellenistic
Date: Probably c. 125–50 BC
Material: Terracotta with red slip
Type: Ancient oil lamp with ribbed ring handle
Region of origin: Uncertain; typologically associated with the Eastern Mediterranean
Condition
Largely complete and well preserved, showing age-related surface wear and deposits consistent with its antiquity.
Provenance:
This lamp was acquired by the present owner in 2004 from a private collection in Munich, Germany, and has demonstrably remained in his possession since that time.
The seller guarantees that this lot was legally acquired and that he is entitled to sell the object.
Shipping:
Insured DHL parcel shipping within the European Union.
Shipping is only possible within the EU. Please take this into account before placing a bid.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
1. BC
Name of object
Oil Lamp with Ribbed Handle – Eastern Mediterranean, c. 125–50 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2003
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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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