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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Dolphin Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Dolphin Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Dolphin
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LOT 0927

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Dolphin

2ND CENTURY A.D.

3 1/2 in. (46.3 grams, 89 mm).

Discoid in plan with short D-shaped nozzle, loop handle (top absent), discus with low-relief image of a dolphin; shoulder with radiating scales; base marked off with a circular groove. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the Lloyd and Jeanne Raport collection, Washington, D.C. and Florida, USA, formed between 1972-2000.
Acquired through Bonhams, London, UK.

Literature

Cf. Bussière, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, nos.327ss, p.230ff, for type.

CONDITION
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LOT 0927

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Dolphin

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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