Roman Volute Black-Slip Ware Oil Lamp

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

3 5/8 in. (62.6 grams, 91 mm).

Short nozzle with lateral volute scrolls, broad discus with raised concentric circles, and central filler hole. [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. Bémont, C., Lampes en Terre Cuite Antiques, Paris, 2007, item D.185, for type.

CONDITION

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