FORVM`s Classical Numismatics Discussion Board
Antiquities Discussion Forums => Oil Lamps => Topic started by: pogh_poor on February 15, 2021, 09:25:13 pm
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I acquired an interesting oil lamp today from an estate. It measures approximately 8 centimeters by 6 centimeters. It is decorated with a winged creature which looks to me to have a human body and a bird's head. Any help with identifying this lamp and the creature would be appreciated. Pogh_poor
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I hope the experts weigh in, but I am afraid that I find the style and "patina" worrying.
SC
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I have to agree, it looks "off" to me as well. Any evidence of discoloration on the spout from being lit?
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I'm afraid this lamp is certainly a tourist-grade fake. Probably from Syria.