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LOT 1030
Late Roman Terracotta Slipper Oil Lamp
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (47.1 grams, 81 mm).
Piriform body with raised rim around the filler hole and nozzle, raised linear decoration and low basal ring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Ancient Art Shop, Berkshire, UK.
From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s.
Accompanied by the original Ancient Art Shop certificate of authenticity.
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