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LOT 0775
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
BYZANTINE TERRACOTTA SLIPPER OIL LAMP WITH ANIMAL HEAD HANDLE
5TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (86 grams, 85 mm wide).
5TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (86 grams, 85 mm wide).
With integral handle shaped as an animal head, sub-circular filling hole, radiating raised lines to the shoulder; a palm leaf to base. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired before 1990s/early 2000s.
From the family collection of Jack Lyttle (1944-2023), Kilmacolm, Scotland; thence by descent to his granddaughter.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
