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LOT 0723
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH CUPID
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (110 grams, 11.2 cm).
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (110 grams, 11.2 cm).
Burnished surface, broad discus with wreath to the shoulders, stub nozzle, low-relief image of Cupid between the vents. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.27.94.15.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
