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LOT 0940
Roman Round Nozzle Terracotta Oil Lamp
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 in. (46 grams, 92 mm).
Discoid body with large central filler hole and lug handle behind; broad shoulder with radiating scales, concentric rings to the rim; incised basal ring; with old auction house tag '455 2'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Weschler's Auctioneers, Washington, D.C., USA, in 1982, no.455.
Accompanied by a copy of a receipt dated 26th September 1982.
Cf. Bussière, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, no.333, p.233, for type.
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Opening Bid: £160
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Roman Glass Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Roman Bronze Ring with Bee
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a hoop with raised bosses, a large rectangular bezel with an incuse bee motif. 9.81 grams, 30.08 mm overall, 18.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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