Mesopotamian - primitive cup-shaped oil lamp - 1200 BCE...

Beige ceramic oil lamp resting on a circular foot, the base is shaped like a flat dish with straight edges ending in a narrow convex rim. The nozzle is pinched and slightly elongated. The lamps turned in clay, commonly called saucer lamps, are the earliest known. It is agreed that Mesopotamia is the place of origin and the Bronze Age the period of their development. This form spread across the eastern Mediterranean and endured for millennia. Dating: 1300 to 1200 BC. Dimensions: length 10.2 cm x width 8.9 cm Excellent condition Piece expertised for the Étude M.L.N. by Mr. Antoine TARANTINO, a renowned archaeology expert, member of the European Chamber of Art Experts. Previously: Succession of an Antiquaire. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

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