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LOT 0948

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Gladiators

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

3 7/8 in. (47 grams, 98 mm).

The discus with two opposing gladiators, one holding a round shield, loop handle to the rear. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, gentleman, by direct descent from his father, who acquired the items in London in circa 1960.

Literature

See Bussière, J. & Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, no.407, for type (Loeschcke VIII; Bussière form D IX).

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LOT 0948

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Gladiators

Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)

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