Mesopotamian Primitive bowl-shaped oil lamp from the Bronze Age

Large primitive oil lamp dating from the Bronze Age, the first known model of oil lamp. Clay-fired lamps, commonly called cup-shaped lamps, are the earliest known types. It is generally agreed that Mesopotamia is the place of their origin, with the Ancient Bronze Age being the period of their development. This form spread throughout the eastern Mediterranean and persisted for millennia. This beige-orange ceramic oil lamp rests on a flat base, with the bottom shaped like a small bowl with straight edges ending in a narrow, convex rim. The spout is pinched and slightly elongated. Dating: from 1300 to 1200 BC. Dimensions: length 6.8 cm x width 6.2 cm Perfect condition Provenance: Switzerland, G.V.E. gallery. Previously: private Swiss collection since at least 1977. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this

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