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LOT 0567
Roman African Terracotta Oil Lamp with Radiating Ridges
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (152 grams, 12.7 cm).
Wide channel extending from the discus to the nozzle surrounded by raised linear decoration, lug handle to the rear, inked collector's number 'L 132' on the base.
ProvenanceEx important German collection, 1960-1990.
LiteratureCf. Rosenthal R., Sivan, R., Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, Jerusalem, 1978, nos.279-280, p.68, for the type.
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LOT 0567
Roman African Terracotta Oil Lamp with Radiating Ridges
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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