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LOT 1546
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
STONE OIL LAMP GROUP
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 5/8 - 5 1/4 in. (895 grams total, 11.7-13.4 cm).
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 5/8 - 5 1/4 in. (895 grams total, 11.7-13.4 cm).
Group comprising: hand-carved stone zoomorphic oil lamp in the form of an animal (possibly a bear); a stone oil lamp decorated with flowers. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an old Tonbridge private ethnographical collection.
From the collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
FOOTNOTES:
The vessels are hollowed out allowing it to serve as both fill hole and wick and the body is decorated with dot and circle and stylised plant incisions.
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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.
