Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Ceramic
Distinguishing marks
No stamps or stickers anywhere to be seen.
Condition
Poor
Date Period
Real or replica from early Roman period A.D.?
Size and dimensions of this item
11 x 8 x 3 mm
Weight
6 oz
Long Description
This small brown/grey oil lamp measures 11 x 8 mm and 3 mm high fitting in the palm of your hand. I received it as a gift from my former neighbor Gina Bianca when we lived in Port Richey, Florida. She told me she got it in Italy and it was found when they were digging up some land to build on their property. She migrated from Italy as a young woman. It was cracked and glued when I received it. It reminds me of something from New Testament Bible times from the story of the 10 virgins told to keep their lamps burning bright and filled with oil. There is no wick in it. My question is: Is this an antique or a replica?
History
Gift from Italian immigrant born early 1900s who brought it from Italy and said they had found it in digging on their property to build. Not sure where she was from in Italy. Gina was a neighbor of mine who has since passed away.
Price Paid (If known)
$0.00
For Sale?
Yes
Re: Ceramic Oil Lamp
What does it taste like? (Odd question, I know, but I'm serious, lick it and get back to me, lol) And approximately how long does it take for the moisture from your tongue to absorb/evaporate off the lamp?
Re: Ceramic Oil Lamp
Not salty, sweet, or bitter but metallice mostly. It took about 1 minute for it to evaporate. Thank you! Phyllis