Lot 164
  • 164

A four-handled trailed glass oil lamp, Syria, 10th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • glass
of compressed globular form with pontil base, four applied handles joining shoulder and short waisted neck, the body with two bands of turquoise zigzag trails

Provenance

ex-Japanese private collection

Condition

intact, flaky irridescence, as viewed
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