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LOT 1047
Roman Voluted Terracotta Oil Lamp
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 in. (39.4 grams, 91 mm).
Piriform in plan with short spout flanked by volutes, segmented shoulder and dished discus, basal ring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK private collection since at least 1946.
Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
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