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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Butting Bull Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Butting Bull Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Butting Bull
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LOT 0928

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Butting Bull

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

3 5/8 in. (59.5 grams, 91 mm).

Shallow, circular body with volute scrolls flanking the nozzle, low relief image of a butting bull on a baseline on the discus. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A38.

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LOT 0928

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Butting Bull

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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