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LOT 0124
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
LARGE ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH REFLECTOR
1ST CENTURY A.D.
7 1/8 in. (257 grams total, 18 cm wide including stand).
1ST CENTURY A.D.
7 1/8 in. (257 grams total, 18 cm wide including stand).
Cup-shaped body with socketted lotiform discus and central filling hole, tapering nozzle with volute scrolls to the rim, D-shaped finial; loop handle and piriform reflector with low-relief ornament of an urn with vine scrolls and perching birds; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hayes, J.W., Ancient Lamps in the Royal Ontario Museum. I: Greek and Roman Clay Lamps, Toronto, 1980, item 214, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
