North American Auction Company
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American Indian& the West End of Year SALE

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 12:00PM EST
Lot 414

Roman Byzantine Oil Lamps C. 4th-6th Century A.D.

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is a pair of clay oil lamps from the Roman/Byzantine period, c. 4th-6th Century A.D. Both of these ancient clay lamps include a spout and fill hole, as well as tooling design that is clearly visible. They each show an orange clay color with some white chalkiness from age. The first lamp measures 4" x 2" x 2". The second measures 3" x 2.25" x 1". The lamps are in good condition for age.

Condition

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