Greek Oil Lamp

Culture: Greek

Period: 2nd-1st century B.C.

Material: Black clay

Dimensions: 10.8 cm long

Price: 800 Euro

Ref: 7046

Provenance: German private collection Claus-Eberhard Schultze, Berlin, Germany.

Condition: Intact

Description: Oil lamp of fine, black clay attributed to the so-called Ephesus lamps. Typical for this group are the triangular, pointy nozzle and floral decoration around the sloping shoulder. The discus is slightly lowered, the large ring handle has an indentation in the centre. See for the type: The Adler Collection 2.2. Ephesus Lamps.