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Ancient Roman Red Clay Oil Lamp with Dolphin c.200 AD

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Ancient Roman Red Clay Oil Lamp with Dolphin c.200 AD. Size 5 1/4 inches length. Fine Large North African Red Clay Oil Lamp with Dolphin in the center with small handle. Condition:Minor small chips otherwise perfect. Provenance: from the estate of Robert Thompson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bob represented the extensive dedication, scholarship, and attention to detail that the antiquity collecting community requires. Bob started collecting in the 1960s and dedicated a substantial portion of his time to the acquisition, attribution, and conservation of his collection. As is evident from the quality, artistic merit and historic interest of each artifact. SKU# B0234

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Ancient Roman Red Clay Oil Lamp with Dolphin c.200 AD

Name: Ancient Roman Red Clay Oil Lamp with Dolphin c.200 AD
SKU: 57748469
Price: 175 USD
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