Tolmeta Clay Oil Lamp, Libya

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Found in the Libyan town of Tolmeitha, this Roman-influenced lamp is most likely from 2^nd or 3^rd Century BC. Deep, rounded base, sides pinched to form spout and rolled lip. Very nice condition with some blackening around spout from use.

Item Number: V-0011
Provenance/Origin: Libya. Circa 2nd or 3rd Century BC
Composition: Clay
Dimensions: 0.75" tall x 2" at widest point
Weight: Less than 0.25 pound
Price: $ 165.00 USD

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