Late Roman Red Ware Oil Lamp with Chi Rho

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Circa 5th century A.D. Broad body with lug handle at the rear, shoulder with a border of rosettes and stars, two filler holes to discus flanking a Christogram with annulet detailing. See Bussière, J. & Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, nos.493-500, p.35, for type. 174 grams, 13.8 cm (5 1/2 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.A37. 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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