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LOT 0681
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (28 grams, 67 mm).
Miniature form with broad shoulder and dished discus, D-shaped nozzle and pierced lug handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Group
Mid 1st century B.C.-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising a low discoid type with trapezoidal nozzle and radiating lines which appears to be from the Herodian period (50 BC to 70 AD); one with conical nozzle and radiating lines to the shoulder; and one with a long tapering nozzle, lateral spur handle and low-relief rosette to the discus. 150 grams total, 76-83 mm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
The lamp on the upper left side appears to be from the Herodian period (50 BC to 70 AD). -
Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 192/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
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Roman Gold Amuletic Bull Pendant Pair
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Each a hollow-formed sheet-gold panel with bull-head detailing to both faces, pierced at the ears for suspension. 1.21 grams total, 14 mm each
Ex Galerie Dominique Thirion, Brussels, Belgium. From the private collection of Mr K.A.
