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CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
FIVE ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMPS
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Comprising a lamp with gladiator wearing crested helmet, holding a sword and shield; another with draped female figure holding shield and sword, possibly Venus Victrix, inscription on the base "SEMPRON" with "O" above and "I" below; a lamp with warrior falling from his horse, "LMVADIEC" impressed on base; a lamp with cloaked figure carrying spear and running to the left with hound, "LMVADIEC" impressed on base; and another lamp with combat scene between warrior and lion, some with repair
4 3/8 in. (11 cm.) long max. (5)
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Comprising a lamp with gladiator wearing crested helmet, holding a sword and shield; another with draped female figure holding shield and sword, possibly Venus Victrix, inscription on the base "SEMPRON" with "O" above and "I" below; a lamp with warrior falling from his horse, "LMVADIEC" impressed on base; a lamp with cloaked figure carrying spear and running to the left with hound, "LMVADIEC" impressed on base; and another lamp with combat scene between warrior and lion, some with repair
4 3/8 in. (11 cm.) long max. (5)
Provenance
Item four: acquired in 1987, Freiburg.
Special notice
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Further details
END OF MORNING SESSION
The Antiquities sale continues at 2.00 pm (see separate catalogue).
The Antiquities sale continues at 2.00 pm (see separate catalogue).