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LOT 0862
Roman Oil Lamp with Pegasus
1ST CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (69 grams, 10.6 cm).
Squat lamp with broad body and volutes flanking the nozzle, recessed discus with low-relief image of winged horse; maker's mark to obverse, 'T' with pellet finials.
Provenance
Ex Arizona collection.
with Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, 2014.
Property of a North London collector.
Accompanied by an Artemis certificate of authenticity dated 28 July 2014.
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