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Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Lid with Dolphin Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Lid with Dolphin Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Lid with Dolphin
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LOT 0716

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Lid with Dolphin

2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 in. (49 grams, 43 mm).

Discoid lid with hinge plates on the rear edge, stylised dolphin balancing on its elongated snout, large pectoral fins.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0716

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Lid with Dolphin

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

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