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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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