Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Collection

拍品描述

2nd-19th century A.D. Comprising eight lamps, including one with four nozzles and a crescentic reflector, one wth a bust of a young woman, and one with a five-petalled flower. Cf. for similar examples Bussière, J. & Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, nos. 280 (Loeschcke VIII; Bussière form D I 3); 301 (Loeschcke VIII; Bussière form D II 1, made between 1870 and 1945); no.325 (Loeschcke VIII; Bailey O group i/ii; Bussière form D I 2); 478 (Ennabli 14 [Raqqada]; Deneauve XII); 500 (Atlante X; Hayes II B); 507 (Atlante XVI; Bussière form E VI 2); 560 (Bisi Ingrassia VII B; Bailey H); Rosenthal, R., Sivan, R., Ancient Lamps in the Schloessinger Collection, Jerusalem, 1978, fig.279 (Hayes type I52). 867 grams tptal, 4.5-17 cm (1 3/4 - 6 3/4 in.). [8] 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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