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LOT 1029
Late Roman Bronze Open Oil Lamp
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (106 grams, 85 mm).
Circular oil lamp with low walls and two projecting nozzles, a low basal ring, and an inked collector's note 'AR2' on the base.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection of lamps, Germany, 1970s.
LiteratureCf. Bailey, D.M., A catalogue of the lamps in the British Museum, IV, Lamps of metal and stone, and lampstands, London, 1996, no.Q3767, for the type (Roman open lamps).
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LOT 1029
Late Roman Bronze Open Oil Lamp
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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