Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bust of Apollo

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

4 1/4 in. (63 grams, 10.8 cm).

Squat in profile with pierced lug handle and D-shaped nozzle; band of impressed petals to the shoulder, low-relief bust to the discus; underside with impressed 'MA[.]VSI' mark. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex J.R. collection, Netherlands, since before 2000.
Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.

CONDITION

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LOT 1026