Judeo-Roman / Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp – With 1975 Legal Provenance Letter An authentic, intact ancient terracotta daily-use oil lamp dating from the Judeo-Roman to Byzantine era. This piece is a true time-capsule item, preserved in its original "as-found", uncleaned state with thick encrustation, authentic soil deposits, and a darkened, soot-stained spout from ancient usage. Ironclad Provenance & History: What sets this antiquity apart is its exceptional, documented legal provenance inside the United States, fully complying with international cultural heritage standards. This lamp was part of a legacy ancient asset portfolio compiled in April 1975 by First Coinvestors, Inc. (FCI) of New York. Included with this lot is the original, complete 2-page typed letter dated April 11, 1975, signed by FCI President Stanley Apfelbaum on official corporate letterhead, alongside the original 1975 invoice explicitly stating: "(1) Ancient Oil Lamp sent under separate cover." Specifications: - Object: Terracotta Oil Lamp - Culture/Period: Judeo-Roman / Byzantine Era - Material: Ceramic / Terracotta - Condition: Intact, uncleaned, excellent stable condition with clear signs of ancient use/soot at the nozzle. - Provenance Documentation: Original 2-page signed 1975 FCI presidential letter & original invoice included. **This item includes documented 1975 legal provenance from First Coinvestors Inc., New York, clearing all pre-1970 international cultural heritage thresholds.**