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LOT 0789
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
ROMAN CERAMIC OIL LAMP GROUP
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 - 3 5/8 in. (176 grams total, 84-92 mm).
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 - 3 5/8 in. (176 grams total, 84-92 mm).
One with lug handle to rear, discus with filling hole and central panel with high-relief standing figure holding a bow, radiating border to the shoulder; basal ring; one squat with drum-shaped body. D-shaped nozzle, single lateral lug, flared base. [2]
PROVENANCE:
Private UK collection.
Acquired in the 1980s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Bussière, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, no.526, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
