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LOT 0174
Roman Bronze Tripod Lamp Base
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
11 in. (1.9 kg, 28 cm).
Tripod base formed with lion paw feet and scooped interstitial panels, balustered stem and dished pan, central mounting spike.
Provenance
Formerly in North American collection, 1990s.
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman.
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