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Roman Redware Oil Lamp - Gladiator Scene
Roman Redware Oil Lamp - Gladiator Scene
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Description
Rome, ca. 1st century CE. A fine terracotta oil lamp with depiction of two Roman gladiators engaged in a tussle. Mold-made from a rich red-orange clay, this lamp's sunken central discus depicts two male helmeted gladiators in combat, the standing figure emerging victorious over the kneeling one, with incised concentric banding surrounding; a stylized spout with rounded nozzle, and a loop handle enhanced via a twisted rope-like pattern. Size: 4.625" L x 2.875" W (11.7 cm x 7.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private east coast, USA collection

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#120638
Condition
Handle repaired with stable fissure. Expected surface wear commensurate with age, but iconography still relatively vivid.
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Roman Redware Oil Lamp - Gladiator Scene

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $400
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