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Ancient Byzantine 5th–6th Century Ad Small Terracotta Oil Lamp with Detailed Incised Decoration Reference No.3
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Ancient Byzantine 5th–6th Century Ad Small Terracotta Oil Lamp with Detailed Incised Decoration Reference No.3

17th century
Sold 18 September 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Item Description:

This is an original Byzantine terracotta oil lamp, dating from approximately the 5th to 6th century AD. Hand-formed in earthenware with incised radial decoration, it features a central fill hole and rounded wick nozzle typical of the Late Roman/Byzantine style. These lamps were commonly used in homes and devotional settings across the Byzantine Empire.

This is a genuine antiquity — not a reproduction.

Period: Byzantine Empire (c. 5th–7th century AD)

Material: Terracotta

Provenance: Former UK collection

Size: Approx. 8–10cm

Condition: Excellent condition in line with age; expected surface wear and some age-related encrustation. Please review all images for condition.

Collector’s Note: A fascinating, tactile piece of ancient daily life. Whether added to a growing antiquities collection or displayed for its historical value, this lamp offers a direct and personal link to the early Christian and Byzantine world.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158397
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Item Description:
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This is an original Byzantine terracotta oil lamp, dating from approximately the 5th to 6th century AD.
Strickland & Russell

Hand-formed in earthenware with incised radial decoration, it features a central fill hole and rounded wick nozzle typical of the Late Roman/Byzantine style. These lamps were commonly used in homes and devotional settings across the Byzantine Empire.

fig 1. Top-down view of an ancient terracotta oil lamp with incised circular and geometric patterns and an earthen surface patina.
fig 1. Ancient Byzantine 5th–6th Century Ad Small Terracotta Oil Lamp with Detailed Incised Decoration Reference No.3

This is a genuine antiquity — not a reproduction.

Period: Byzantine Empire (c. 5th–7th century AD)

Material: Terracotta

Provenance: Former UK collection

Size: Approx. 8–10cm

Condition: Excellent condition in line with age; expected surface wear and some age-related encrustation. Please review all images for condition.

fig 2. Top-down view of an ancient terracotta oil lamp with incised circular and geometric patterns and an earthen surface patina.
fig 2. Ancient Byzantine 5th–6th Century Ad Small Terracotta Oil Lamp with Detailed Incised Decoration Reference No.3

Collector’s Note: A fascinating, tactile piece of ancient daily life. Whether added to a growing antiquities collection or displayed for its historical value, this lamp offers a direct and personal link to the early Christian and Byzantine world.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158397
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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Archive I Top-down view of an ancient terracotta oil lamp with incised circular and geometric patterns and an earthen surface patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Ancient Byzantine 5th–6th Century Ad Small Terracotta Oil Lamp with Detailed Incised Decoration Reference No.3

Archive II Top-down view of an ancient terracotta oil lamp with incised circular and geometric patterns and an earthen surface patina. View II
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East Riding of Yorkshire
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Top-down view of an ancient terracotta oil lamp with incised circular and geometric patterns and an earthen surface patina.
Ancient Byzantine 5th–6th Century AD Small Terracotta Oil Lamp with detailed Incised Decoration Reference No.3
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOil Lamps
  • Period17th century
  • StyleByzantine
  • MaterialTerracotta
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsIncised geometric patterns, Moulded circular discus, Enclosed handle loop
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A Byzantine terracotta oil lamp is a small ceramic vessel utilised for lighting in homes, temples, and tombs throughout the Byzantine Empire, typically fueled by olive oil with a floating wick.

These lamps were predominantly manufactured from local clay using mould-pressed techniques, featuring incised or relief decorations before being fired in a kiln.

Authentication involves examining the clay body, mineral inclusions, tool marks, wear patterns, and surface patina consistent with centuries of burial and age.

An ancient oil lamp can be displayed as a sculptural object on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or within a glass cabinet to add a layer of historical depth to a room.

Terracotta artefacts should be kept in a stable environment away from high humidity and direct sunlight, handled with clean hands or gloves, and cleaned only with a soft, dry brush.
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