Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp with Handle

拍品描述

Hellenistic, 2nd-1st century B.C. Low-relief ovolo decoration on the body with a raised rosette motif on the nozzle, ribbed loop handle to the rear, and an inked collector's note '191' on the base. Cf. for similar examples Bussière, J. & Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, no.18, p.21, for the type (Bruneau’s Lampes dites Cnidiennes à entonnoir central group III). 53.7 grams, 11.2 cm (4 3/8 in.). From an important collection of lamps, Germany, 1970s. 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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