Large High Status Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Rosette

EARLY 1ST CENTURY A.D.

4 1/2 in. (99 grams, 11.5 cm).

Deep, circular body with volute scrolls flanking the nozzle, concentric circles around the concave discus with radiating petals; maker's mark cross on base. [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.

Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A27.

CONDITION

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LOT 0735