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LOT 0512

Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp

CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.

3 1/4 in. (68.5 grams, 84.4 mm).

Drum-shaped body with raised rim on the filler hole, long flared nozzle, lateral spur to sidewall. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

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LOT 0512

Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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