Ancient Pottery Oil Lamp, Late Roman Byzantine, Spiral Decoration, Holy Land acquired from a private Colorado

acquired from a private Colorado estate

This example is hand-formed from a fine reddish clay and exhibits surface wear

burial deposits

An authentic Ancient Egyptian faience scarab amulet dating to the Late Period

The lower body is decorated with carefully incised geometric motifs representing a wrapped garment or textile

Ancient Pottery Oil Lamp, Late Roman Byzantine, Spiral Decoration, Holy Land acquired from a private ColoradoA well preserved ancient ceramic oil lamp with spiral and curved motif decoration around the shoulder. The lamp features a rounded body, central filling hole, and extended nozzle opening for a wick. The surface shows a natural earthen patina with deposits from age and burial. The underside bears a circular export collection stamp, likely applied when the piece was legally exported from the region in the mid 20th century. Condition: Age related wear,