Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Oil Lamp with Eros

拍品描述

Roman Period, 1st-3rd century A.D. Domed body with a small filler hole surrounded by bands of herringbone decoration and zoomorphic motifs, a projecting winged bust of Eros flanking the nozzle, inked collector's number '179' on the base. Cf. Rosenthal, R., Sivan, R., Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, Jerusalem, 1978, fig.594ss., for the category (plastic lamps). 68 grams, 85 mm (3 3/8 in.). Ex important German collection, 1960-1990. 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. See our website for more information.

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