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Roman or Byzantine Bronze Dove Oil Lamp

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Item Details

Description

A small late Roman to Early Byzantine bronze dove oil lamp, possibly a Christian Lampada, ca. 4th-5th century CE. Likely from the time of the First Council of Nicaea.
Height: 2 3/4 in width: 5 in x depth: 2 in.

Condition

No major bends, breaks, dents, or losses. Discoloration to the metal throughout as expected from age. Some dirt/dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work.