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Roman Ceramic Oil Lamp with Reflector Roman Ceramic Oil Lamp with Reflector Roman Ceramic Oil Lamp with Reflector
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LOT 0806

Roman Ceramic Oil Lamp with Reflector

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

4 3/4 in. (90 grams, 11.9 cm).

Shallow discus with concentric circles and a raised pellets, a lug on each side of the nozzle; triangular reflector with foliate; concentric circles to the base; repaired. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Mothersole collection, Scotland, 1970s.

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LOT 0806

Roman Ceramic Oil Lamp with Reflector

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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