Late Roman Bronze Lamp and Stand

拍品描述

Circa 5th-6th century A.D. Comprising a slipper-shaped lamp with broad flange rim to the shoulder and rear with hooked spurs; scooped recessed nozzle; handle to rear formed as a vertical bar with lateral coils converging at the apex (one partly absent) and finger-loop below; two small hinge lugs to the rear of the flange to attach a hinged cover (absent); base with socket and portion of peg; separate conical stand with carination and collar to top. Cf. Walters, H.B., Catalogue of the Greek and Roman lamps in the British Museum, London, 1914, no.1468, for a less elaborate example of the type. 543 grams total, 8.6-15.4 cm (3 3/8 - 6 in.). [2] Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. 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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