Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Round lamp - 88 mm

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Roman-era terracotta Rundlampe, dating to the 1st–4th century AD, measuring 88 mm high, 73 mm wide and 29 mm deep, in good condition with small chips to the snout and handle; provenance: acquired in 2024 from a German art dealer, previously in a German family collection for 50 years, invoice included.

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Roman round lamp from the 1st to 4th century AD

Condition: Small chips on the nose and handle, otherwise intact.

PROVENANCE: Acquired in 2024 through the German art trade (Munich). Prior: owned by a German family for 50 years.

The invoice is available and will be sent.

Roman round lamp from the 1st to 4th century AD

Condition: Small chips on the nose and handle, otherwise intact.

PROVENANCE: Acquired in 2024 through the German art trade (Munich). Prior: owned by a German family for 50 years.

The invoice is available and will be sent.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
1. - 4. Jh. n. Chr.
Name of object
Round lamp
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Good
Height
88 mm
Width
73 mm
Depth
29 mm
Sold by
GermanyVerified
Private

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