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183 - GREATER KABYLIA, Algeria. Terracotta, pigments.
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Estimate €60 - €80
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Description
GREATER KABYLIA, Algeria. Terracotta, pigments. Two antique ‘Mesbah’ oil lamps on pedestals with two and three cups respectively, featuring beautiful geometric decoration. Height: 27.5 cm and 29 cm. Chipped. Note: The oil lamp is a symbol of fertility. Carried at the head of the wedding procession, it is placed in the newlyweds’ bedroom where it burns throughout the wedding night. It is also lit during New Year celebrations, so that the souls of the ancestors may offer their protection, bless the new year and ensure its fertility.
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Auction time 10/05/2026 at 10:00 AM
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