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Petite 18th C. Islamic Brass Shoe Lamp

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Near East, Islamic, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A cast-brass oil lamp in the shape of a shoe with a pointed, upturned toe that doubles as the wick spout. The exterior of the lamp is adorned with incised linear and floral motifs that are brought forth with orange-yellow pigment, and a petite handle on the verso is perforated to receive a slender carrying stick. Size: 3.5" L x 1.3" W (8.9 cm x 3.3 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-Joel Malter collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, Register of Art, #1139

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

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#133844
Condition Report: Light encrustations and minor softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and nice patina throughout.

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**First Time At Auction**

Near East, Islamic, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A cast-brass oil lamp in the shape of a shoe with a pointed, upturned toe that doubles as the wick spout. The exterior of the lamp is adorned with incised linear and floral motifs that are brought forth with orange-yellow pigment, and a petite handle on the verso is perforated to receive a slender carrying stick. Size: 3.5" L x 1.3" W (8.9 cm x 3.3 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-Joel Malter collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, Register of Art, #1139

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#133844
Condition Report: Light encrustations and minor softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and nice patina throughout.

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