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LOT 0932

Roman Looped Terracotta Oil Lamp

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

4 in. (44.49 grams, 10.4 cm).

Rounded body with low-relief wreath decoration, volutes on the nozzle, faux-braid decoration on the loop handle and a rosette at the base. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a late Yorkshire, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 0932

Roman Looped Terracotta Oil Lamp

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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