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LOT 0861
Estimate
GBP (£) 30 - 40
EUR (€) 35 - 46
USD ($) 40 - 54
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
LATE ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP
3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (50 grams, 81 mm).
3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (50 grams, 81 mm).
Rounded body with large filler hole and lug handle behind; broad shoulder, the rim with a low-relief geometric decoration, elongated nozzle with a low-relief pillar motif; low basal ring. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a late private Dorset, UK, collector.
Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
See a lamp of similar form and design, dated to 150 B.C. belonging in the Emeritus Collection (no. EF24).
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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.
