Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bird

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Circa 1st century A.D. Shallow body with volute nozzle, narrow shoulder and rounded border to the discus with low-relief profile bird and filler hole. Cf. similar in J. Paul Getty Museum under accession no. 83.AQ.377.96. 72 grams, 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent, with collector's reference no.A39. 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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