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LOT 0116
Roman 'Published' Terracotta Oil Lamp with Fighting Gladiators
EARLY 1ST CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (5 3/4 in.) (66 grams, 95 mm (137 grams total, 14.6 cm high including stand)).
Grey fabric, broad discus with concentric rings and chamfered shoulder, short nozzle flanked by volute scrolls; scene of two murmillo gladiators in combat, one having fallen to the ground; maker's stamp to the underside 'MAR[..]S'; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceEx Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, Germany (1944-2001).
with Christie's, Axel Guttmann collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 28 April 2004, no.178 (part).
European private collection.
Exhibited at Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 3rd February-9th March 2024; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefact on display.
Accompanied by a copy of the Christie's online catalogue listing.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Das Spiel mit dem Tod, book pages.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12049-211932.
Currently on display at Harwich Museum.
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LOT 0116
Roman 'Published' Terracotta Oil Lamp with Fighting Gladiators
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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