Oil lamp. Ancient Rome, 2nd-6th century AD. Terracotta. Good condition. Provenance: Ex-collection
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Oil lamp. Ancient Rome, 2nd-6th century AD.
Terracotta.
Good condition.
Provenance: Ex-collection H. W., North Rhine-Westphalia, from before 1980; Purchased at auction, December 2022, Munich (Germany).
Measurements: 10.5 cm.
Oil lamps, also called candles or lanterns, are used by various ancient civilizations, from prehistoric times, through the ancient Egyptians, to the present day. The lantern is a container filled with oil in which a wick is placed on a ledge and lit, bringing light to the home.
Terracotta.
Good condition.
Provenance: Ex-collection H. W., North Rhine-Westphalia, from before 1980; Purchased at auction, December 2022, Munich (Germany).
Measurements: 10.5 cm.
Oil lamps, also called candles or lanterns, are used by various ancient civilizations, from prehistoric times, through the ancient Egyptians, to the present day. The lantern is a container filled with oil in which a wick is placed on a ledge and lit, bringing light to the home.
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Oil lamp. Ancient Rome, 2nd-6th century AD. Terracotta. Good condition. Provenance: Ex-collection
Estimate €800 - €900
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