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LOT 256644
Large Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with 'Fallen Amazon' and Horse
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 7/8 in. (115 grams, 12.3 cm).
Shallow oil lamp with narrow nozzle, the discus with a dynamic scene of an advancing horse moving to the right with a fallen Amazon hanging on to its bridle; inked collector's number '220' on the base.
Provenance
Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.
Literature
Cf. Rosenthal, R., Sivan, R., Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, Jerusalem, 1978, no.118, p.33, for the type.
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LOT 256644
Large Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with 'Fallen Amazon' and Horse
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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