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LOT 256646
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.
Provenance
Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.
Literature
Cf. 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 256646
Roman African Terracotta Oil Lamp with Radiating Ridges
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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