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Ptolemaic Oil lamp? Forgery?

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PBA:
What do you think about this Oil lamp? Style is ptolemaic. It has been repaired on the side (Pic 4) and the surface finish appears new. Is it ancient...?

Strobilus2:
I'm afraid your doubts are well founded. Although the general style of the lamp roughly conforms to Hellenistic types, the decorative scheme, atypical filling-hole, surface condition and other factors suggest it is almost certainly a modern fake or reproduction.

Akropolis:
No sign it had everr been lit. I would think the spout would be charred somewhat.
PeteB

Strobilus2:

--- Quote from: Akropolis on January 30, 2022, 09:50:54 pm ---No sign it had everr been lit. I would think the spout would be charred somewhat.
PeteB

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A very large proportion of authentic lamps were never lit. They were often placed in tombs in pristine condition - perhaps intended for the deceased in the afterlife.

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