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ROMAN CLAY BOAT-SHAPED OIL LAMP - FREE SHIPPING browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: item # 933491 Please refer to our stock # 2462 when inquiring.
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A nicely formed Roman terracotta boat-shaped oil lamp discovered in Palestine and dated ca. 3rd century AD. The lamp was originally created at or near Antioch in ancient Syria.
The clay is an orange color with the remains of a red slip. The tongue handle has three raised ribs on the bottom and there is a raised ring base with a stylized star-burst in the center. The decoration consists of a incised geometric pattern of a wreath on the discus. The top of the lamp is quite flat and the item is in very good condition. Shipping is free. Terracotta articles were used extensively throughout the ancient world and plates, bowls and pitchers were in daily use. However, the most common item was the oil lamp. These small lamps were the only source of illumination and heat in every home and shop. They were also frequently utilized as funerary objects. Our Certificate of Authenticity with guarantee is included and worldwide shipping is always free. To avoid PayPal fees, we prefer if payments were in the form of a personal check or money order made payable to: Passage to Antiquity P.O. Box 3433 Munster, IN 46321 If you must use PayPal, kindly remit to: Passtoant@comcast.net |
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