Twenty Ancient-Style Mediterranean and Near Eastern
Twenty Ancient-Style Mediterranean and Near Eastern Artifacts
after pieces representing products of late dynastic Egypt to those of medieval Persia; included are two mummiform ushabtis, a figural terracotta amulet, a fanciful seated stone figure, a ceramic whistle, two unknown ceramics, and 13 oil lamps.
Tallest 5.5 in.
Six of the Byzantine-style "frog" lamps might be genuine, as is also the case for the glazed Islamic lamps.
Estate of the Late Phyllis J. Prather, owner of The Brass Lantern, Greensboro, NC
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Chips and wear; the lamps intact.
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Twenty Ancient-Style Mediterranean and Near Eastern Artifacts
after pieces representing products of late dynastic Egypt to those of medieval Persia; included are two mummiform ushabtis, a figural terracotta amulet, a fanciful seated stone figure, a ceramic whistle, two unknown ceramics, and 13 oil lamps.
Tallest 5.5 in.
Six of the Byzantine-style "frog" lamps might be genuine, as is also the case for the glazed Islamic lamps.
Estate of the Late Phyllis J. Prather, owner of The Brass Lantern, Greensboro, NC
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Chips and wear; the lamps intact.
