Roman Oil Lamp with Globules

3rd-5th century AD. A terracotta lamp with a solid round ring handle, shoulder with three rows of globules, separated from the discus by a circular groove, central filling-hole and lower air hole, heart-shaped nozzle, basal ring. See Bussière, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, no.394, for the type. 159 grams, 12.4cm (5"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously in a German collection collection formed since 1970. Loeschcke VIII; Bussière form D X 6. The form D X 6 comprises lamps characterised by a decorative motif of rows of globules to the shoulder. Many lamps belonging to this category have been found in Carthage and date to the end of 4th century and early 5th century AD. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition.