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LOT 0739

Roman Oil Lamp with Theatre Scene

LATE 1ST CENTURY A.D.

3 3/8 in. (45.7 grams, 86 mm).

Depicting a theatre scene to central discus; voluted angular-tipped nozzle; base marked off by a circular groove. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection since the 1990s.
with Gorny & Mosch, 12 December 2012, lot 491.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman.

Accompanied by copies of the relevant Gorny & Mosch catalogue pages.

Literature

Cf. Dejean, H., Lamps Antiques à travers les Ages: Le Corpus Paris, Archaeo Numis, 2012, pl.35, M027.

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LOT 0739

Roman Oil Lamp with Theatre Scene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £481

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