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LOT 0104
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Erotic Scene
2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (44 grams, 95 mm).
With broad discus and long nozzle flanked by volute scrolls, low-relief scene with two lovers on a bed.
ProvenanceFrom a London collection of erotica, formerly in the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
LiteratureCf. Bémont, C., Lampes en Terre Cuite, Paris, 2007, item D.186, for type.
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LOT 0104
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Erotic Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
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Roman Mixed Artefact Group
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising a lunar pendant with incised linear ornament and suspension loop; votive foot; coin of Claudius; coin of Maximian, London mint; tweezers with simple linear ornament; remains of an equal-arm brooch; lid from a seal box; discoid stud; remains of an implement; bezel and shoulders from a finger ring; stamped lead bar, possibly reading 'IOVIA' 'MARIN'(?). 60 grams total, 18-50 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Roman Silver Phallic Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Modelled in the round with a large suspension loop. 9.3 grams, 26 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A phallic amulet with loop to the rear. 6.53 grams, 25 mm
Found near Bainton, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-051F22.
