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| Auction Closes At: |
13:28:00 07/23/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
351. Byzantine-Islamic Oil Lamps (2) |
| Estimate: |
$400-$600 |
| Current High Bid: |
$200.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$200.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Later Period Antiquities
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| Culture or Country: |
Middle East & Iran.
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| Period: |
Ca. 5th century A.D. & 7th - 12th century A.D.
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| Size: |
5-1/2”L. & 4”L. |
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| Description: |
Two different pottery oil lamps, first from Carthage (Tunisia), 5th century A.D. depicting Abraham preparing to sacrifice Isaac, with angel hovering above and ram caught in the thicket. Outer border of decorated circular elements. Scattered areas of surface erosion, otherwise intact. Together with a blue glazed lamp, from Nishapur. A restored chip on the spout rim, otherwise intact. |
| Provenance: |
Paul S. Forbes collection, Maryland, acquired 1970's - 1980's. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Byzantine-Islamic Oil Lamps (2)
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