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LOT 0963
Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Nine-Petalled Flower
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 in. (158 grams, 13.4 cm).
Comprising a shallow discus with a wreath on the shoulder, a central nine-petalled flower surrounding the filler hole, a long nozzle with raised sides, a lug handle to the rear, and a raised basal ring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceBy descent to the son of a late Hertfordshire gentleman collector, whose collection was formed from the 1960s.
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LOT 0963
Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Nine-Petalled Flower
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Ram
5th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising an elongated nozzle with a raised rim extending to the discus, two filler holes flanking an advancing ram with curly fleece detailing and curving horns, floral detailing on the shoulder and a low basal ring. 176 grams, 14.5 cm
By descent to the son of a late Hertfordshire gentleman collector, whose collection was formed from the 1960s. -
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Sol and Greek Inscription
1st century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Domed base, featuring a standing god Sol (Greek Helios) wearing a radiate crown and muscled cuirass, his left arm raised and the right hand holding a long whip, Greek inscription 'ΦλλNOY' = gem belonging to a man named Phaanos = 'the radiant one, the shining one ', creating a play-of-words between the owner's name and the solar deity. 1.24 grams, 16 mm
Private collection, UK. UK private collection, acquired on the English art market in the 2000s. -
Roman Gold Crescent-Shaped Earring
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Hollow-formed with narrow ends developing into wires twisted around the shank. 0.49 grams, 14 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
