1124016

"Roman Oil Lamp" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D. #1124016

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
 Roman Oil Lamp  circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D.  #1124016
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On sale is a rare "Roman Oil Lamp" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D. This clay mold, pear shaped lamp features a handle or "ansa", fill hole and a nozzle with remnants of carbon deposit. The outer top portion of the lamp is adorned with beautiful grape clusters. Symbolic to bountiful harvests, grapes were also associated with wine and the Roman god Bacchus. On the reverse is a circular concave base. This quality specimen in excellent condition.
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<tr><td>Condition:Intact</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D.</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:3.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:2.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:"Roman Oil Lamp" circa 100A.D. to 300 A.D. </td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Terracotta</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Oil Lamp</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Newport Beach</td></tr>
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