Description:

Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A fabulous mold-formed pottery oil lamp with a circular base boasting a trio of raised, multi-lobed 'feet,' a hemispherical body, a sloping shoulder with recessed concentric circles, a pair of pierced lug handles with projecting scales, a pierced tab handle, a deeply-recessed tondo with a small fill hole, and a huge wick spout with a narrow, tiered neck channel. Traces of the original red-orange pigment are still visible in scattered areas, though much of the surface now exhibits a pale yellow-white coloration. A wonderful example from the early Roman Empire! Size: 4.3" W x 2.5" H (10.9 cm x 6.4 cm).

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#144413

  • Condition: Repair to top curve of handle with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor nicks and abrasions to base, body, and handle, with fading and wear to original pigmentation, and light encrustations in some recessed areas. Light earthen deposits and nice traces of original pigmentation throughout.

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