Rome, Imperial, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fabulous ensemble of five mold-made pottery oil lamps boasting creamy hues of tan, beige, taupe, and pink. Similar in form, each of the ancient vessels features a projecting wick spout and a large, annular fill hole. The first displays an almond-shaped base, a pointed handle, and a flat shoulder adorned with an incised starburst motif. The second shows a raised fill hole, a fin-like handle, and a rounded shoulder bearing an abstract design. The third lovely lamp appears to be a combination of the two previous ones with a triangular handle, a raised fill hole, and a rounded shoulder embellished by a starburst motif. Next, the fourth example exhibits a tab-like handle and a gently slanted shoulder decorated by a swirling vegetal pattern. Finally, the last piece presents a slipper-like form with an elevated fill hole, no handle, and a rounded shoulder showcasing a phytomorphic motif comprised of slanted striations. Size of largest: 4.125" L x 2.625" W x 1.375" H (10.5 cm x 6.7 cm x 3.5 cm)

Provenance: estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired 1960s to 2018

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Restoration to tip of handle on second lamp. Third has possible restoration to tip of spout. Chips to handle of fourth. Collection number written on base of fifth. All have expected surface wear with softening of detail, nicks, abrasions, and char marks as shown, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, all are very nice with lovely earthen deposits throughout.