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LOT 0842

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Group

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

4 - 4 1/4 in. (145 grams total, 9.9-10.7 cm).

Comprising: one in greyware with broad shoulder, facing mask to the discus; one squat with beaded rim to the discus, old collector's note 'Ancient Roman / very finely preserved lamp / in red "Samian" ware / 2nd century / Excavated at Dunnour Essex / Quite perfect + of rare style / From the Page collection'. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Believed to have been part of the Duke of Northumberland collection.
From an early 20th century collection with reference no.67/6.
From a Hampshire, UK, private collection.

Accompanied be an early 20th century inked information packet.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0842

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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