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LOT 0724

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

4 in. (102 grams, 10 cm).

Slipper-shaped with scooped nozzle, loop handle and thumb-pad; lateral vent to nozzle.

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 0724

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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