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LOT 0595

Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp

HELLENISTIC, LATE 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.

3 1/2 in. (38.5 grams, 89 mm).

Piriform body with volute nozzle, radiating linear decoration to the shoulder. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a collection of lamps from a late Scottish gentleman, 1970-1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0595

Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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