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Large Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Reflector Large Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Reflector Large Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Reflector
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LOT 0124

Large Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Reflector

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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LOT 0124

Large Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Reflector

Sold for (Inc. bp): £780

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