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THBRoman Copper Oil Lamp - Boar Sow
Lot 43b
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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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2020-10-08 10:00:00
2020-10-08 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A delightful cast copper oil lamp in a zoomorphic shape of a boar. The underside reveals two rows of protruding nipples, a sow, that stands on two nubby legs. The tail curls into the back forming a ring handle. The fill hole rests on the back near the rear, and the body tapers inward at the sides then outward to the large head with pointed ears. A long snout with tusks supports the wick hole and the nostrils flare above the rim. The face is detailed with incised lines and raised areas for the bristles, hair, and circular eyes. Cleverly conceived to incorporate the sow's anatomy as parts of the oil lamp, this is a charming piece that functioned as a lamp and ornament! Size: 5.75" L x 1.5" W x 1.75" H (14.6 cm x 3.8 cm x 4.4 cm
Romans frequently depicted boars in their art, and these wild pigs were noted for their fierce demeanor. Boars became attributes of several gods and goddesses, and symbolized virility and power. The boar was hunted as a show of strength and pork was widely consumed by all classes from Roman society. Boars made regular appearances in Roman mythology detailed by famous hunts and sacrifices. Their legendary ferocity perhaps inspired Roman soldiers to release boars upon their enemies during battle!
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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#158878Loss to the underside with radiating fissures and a small perforation. Loss to underside of jaw with stable fissures. Surface pitting and fine details!Condition
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