Description: Ancient Greek terracotta oil lamp Hellenistic Era 3rd Century BCE Provenance Ancient Greek terracotta oil lamp Hellenistic Era 3rd Century BCE Provenance This is an ancient Greek oil lamp made of terracotta with a very simple, almost modern design. There is a nearly identical oil lamp in the Met, NY that can be viewed on their online database. Wheel-made, with applied loop handle. Deeply carinated body. Horizontal discus with a single, large filling hole at center and a groove and vertical lip around edge. Broad, concave-curving shoulder, with wick hole at front behind small pointed nozzle. Handle applied to underside of body and top of shoulder across edge of discus at back. Undefined, flat base. Provenance: Los Angeles Estate of Catholic Priest Donald Mark Stuart, who had a good collection of Greco-Roman antiquities, Early Christian and Byzantine antiques Measurements: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 inches Weight: 5 oz Condition: Excellent condition. Condition is commensurate with age and use. Please see photos PRICE: $385.00 Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage Shipping Cost in the US is $17.99. Ebay International Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before bidding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison.30 Day Returns Payment Terms: Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the auction or listing. Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage Shipping Cost in the US is $17.99. in the US. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding. For international shipping, we use Ebay International shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!
Price: 308 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-23T01:18:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.99 USD
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Ancient Greek oil lamp of terracotta: Ancient Greek terracotta oil lamp
comparable oil lamp in The Met Museum, NY: comparable ancient Greek terracotta oil lamp in The Met Museum
time period: Hellenistic Period 4th-3rd Century BC
Type: ancient oil lamp
provenance: Father Donald Mark Stuart-antiquities collection, Los Angeles, CA
material: terracotta
Ancient Greek terracotta oil lamp Hellenistic period 3rd BC: Hellenist Era Ancient Greek terracotta oil lamp 3rd Century BC
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Region of Origin: Greece