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THBRoman Bronze Oil Lamp w/ Greek Text
Lot 35
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Jun 20, 2018
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2018-06-20 10:00:00
2018-06-20 10:00:00
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A very special bronze oil lamp, the body of an ovoid form with gently sloped shoulders that are incised with a Greek inscription and sinuous wave motifs, a raised tubular nozzle with the rear end marked via a decorative fretted band, a circular fill hole capped by a lovely scallop shell lid that still moves freely and is attached to the terminus of the looped handle via a pin, and finally, a magnificent leaf finial with finely delineated veining adorns the handle. Size: 7.25" L x 3.75" H (18.4 cm x 9.5 cm)
While oil lamps obviously had a utilitarian purpose, some were reserved as status symbols. Lamps made of higher quality materials like bronze were usually owned by wealthy families - and examples with intricate imagery such as this one, were particularly coveted. Although metal lamps were definitely more sturdy, and thus had a longer lifespan than lamps made of clay or glass, most have not survived into the modern era. This is because metal objects were oftentimes melted down for their monetary value and/or to create other objects.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#133388Some corrosion and loss with a small hole to end of spout as shown. Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Slight losses to edges of leaf. Overall the vessel is quite complete with a moveable clamshell lid. Amazing dark green patina.Condition
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