Roman Buffware Oil Lamp with Bird
Circa 2nd century A.D. Round oil lamp with a pierced handle to the rear, a short nozzle and two filler holes on the discus with a bird facing right. See Bussi?re, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, p.197, no.280, for the type (Loeschcke VIII; Bussi?re form D I 3). 154 grams, 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Circa 2nd century A.D. Round oil lamp with a pierced handle to the rear, a short nozzle and two filler holes on the discus with a bird facing right. See Bussi?re, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, p.197, no.280, for the type (Loeschcke VIII; Bussi?re form D I 3). 154 grams, 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
