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LOT 0706
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
ROMAN REDWARE OIL LAMP
CIRCA 4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (168 grams, 14 cm).
CIRCA 4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (168 grams, 14 cm).
Squat lamp with broad body, shallow discus with raised ribbing, stub nozzle, flange handle to rear with piercing; part of sidewall absent. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.27.94.15.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
