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Reference: LR241
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Roman bronze lamp
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Period:
Roman
Origin:
Europe
Date:
50 – 150 AD
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Roman cast bronze lamp with continuous beaded rim around discus and nozzle, matching beaded rim around filling-hole. With ring handle and crescent handle-ornament. High foot with concentric rings on the base.
Fabric:
Copper alloy.
Size:
L. 8.6 cm
Condition:
Losses to handle ornament as seen.
Price:
Sorry, this item has been sold.
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Notes:
Cf. Loeschcke, 1056-7; BMC IV, Q3660; Hayes, Metalware, 209; Goethert, 141; Kirsch, 613-4, 616; Szentléleky, 278; Menzel, 673; Schäfer, 88.
Loeschcke Type XXI.
Comments:
Excellent example of a classic Roman bronze lamp. This type was favoured by the Roman military stationed in Europe.
Provenance:
Ex collection of Robert Flourance, Virginia USA, acquired 1970s-80s.
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