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LOT 0172
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
ROMANO-BRITISH BRONZE OIL LAMP
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
8 in. (896 grams, 20.5 cm).
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
8 in. (896 grams, 20.5 cm).
Hollow-formed piriform lamp with D-shaped nozzle and small spout, recessed upper face with three piercings, swept handle formed as the neck of a goose with floral lobes and raised linear detailing. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Bath, UK.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hayes, J.W., Greek, Roman and Related Metalware in the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, 1984, item 210.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
