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CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN MARBLE CINERARY URN
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
With decoration carved in shallow relief, the shoulder with garlanded bull's heads, the body in two registers separated by a beaded relief border, the upper with floral motifs and fruit laden trays flanked by birds with outstretched wings the lower with radiating tongues, with twin handles in the form of bearded satyr heads, with fluting on the lid and foot, mounted as a lamp stand, restorations
19 in. (48.25 cm.) high, including light fitting (fitting not illustrated)
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
With decoration carved in shallow relief, the shoulder with garlanded bull's heads, the body in two registers separated by a beaded relief border, the upper with floral motifs and fruit laden trays flanked by birds with outstretched wings the lower with radiating tongues, with twin handles in the form of bearded satyr heads, with fluting on the lid and foot, mounted as a lamp stand, restorations
19 in. (48.25 cm.) high, including light fitting (fitting not illustrated)
Provenance
Acquired by Sir Sydney Barratt for Summerhill, Staffordshire, and later installed at Crowe Hall, Bath, 1961 and by descent.
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot will have to be rewired with electrical fitments for actual use as a lamp.
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Flora Elek
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