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LOT 0535
Phoenicio-Punic Terracotta Oil Lamp
CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
3 3/8 in. (75 grams, 86.6 mm).
A triangular body with a narrow spout and two filler holes at the sides. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by a collector's data information card with collection reference no.119.
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Parthian Bronze Satyr Oil Lamp Section
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Fragment comprising: tubular body with raised neck to the filler hole, everted rim and spur to reverse; raised tubular neck and head with pelletted collar, hair and bead, pinched nose, pellet eyes, crescent brow, goat's horn extending above in an arch to meet lateral extension from the brow and remains of similar to the other side; goat's legs below the body with hooves, pelletted bracket at the thigh and part of an arched extension connecting to the brow; nozzle to the forward edge and ovoid everted rim. 799 grams, 21 cm
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
The theme of the item is similar to the classical satyr, part human and part goat. -
Greek Pottery Sherd with Inscription Above Hercules Wrestling a Warrior
Attic, circa 5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Fragment from a large vessel showing Hercules wearing the Nemean lion skin in close combat with a bearded warrior, Greek inscription above. 8.37 grams, 64 mm
From an old Belgian collection, circa 2000. -
Greek Terracotta Seated Pan
Circa 400 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Hollow-formed statue showing a young pan wearing a short tunic and hooded cloak, holding pipes in his right hand; rectangular slot on the reverse. 205 grams, 15.8 cm
Private collection Mr T.B., Zürich, Switzerland, before 1970. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
