Bidspirit auction | Ancient Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp

Ancient Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp - Item/Description: Authentic ancient pottery oil lamp featuring a rounded reservoir body transitioning to a tapered, extended wick nozzle. Exterior is heavily encrusted with genuine calcareous earthen burial deposits, calcification layers, and visible dark carbonized soot staining around the burning aperture from historical usage. These utilitarian illumination vessels were common daily items across the broader Mediterranean basin, Judea, and the Levant, serving as critical archeological markers of household life. (Ancient Roman, Levantine, Near Eastern, Holy Land Artifacts) Material: Unglazed Terracotta Dimensions: Length: 5”; Width: 3 1/2”; Height: 1” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include mineral crustations, surface pitting, soot blackening at the nozzle, markings, and surface wear. Age: 4th-7th Century AD Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $15 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 504