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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Isis and Serapis Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Isis and Serapis Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Isis and Serapis Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Isis and Serapis Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Isis and Serapis Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Isis and Serapis
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LOT 0971

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Isis and Serapis

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

4 1/2 in. (103 grams, 11.6 cm).

Discoid in plan with short D-shaped nozzle, loop handle, discus with low-relief image of two facing busts representing Isis and Serapis, shoulder with ribbed decoration; marked discoid base. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Europe.

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LOT 0971

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Isis and Serapis

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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