Byzantine Pottery Oil Lamp, ca. 7th to 8th Century AD

Lovely Byzantine oil lamp with crenelated walls and turrets. Outer edges with incised geometric motifs throughout. Pigment remains giving off a polychrome style feel with the original red glaze beneath, with black burnishing marks, and cream colored pigment. Size 6" L x 4 3/4" W x 3" H

ex-New York, New York collection, ex-Doris Klabin (1921-2021) estate

Condition: Wonderful condition throughout.

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