10th C. Persian Glazed Pottery Oil Lamp

Near East, Persia (Iran and Turkey), Nishapur area, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A beautiful pottery oil lamp enveloped in a lustrous glaze of forest green. The lovely vessel displays an annular, raised fill hole with a lipped rim, a lengthy spout, and a petite, curled handle, all sitting upon a concave base. Size: 4.9" L x 3" W x 1.7" H (12.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 4.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Toluca Lake, California, USA collection

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Condition Report: Expected surface wear with chips, nicks, and abrasions throughout, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent.