Petite Roman Bronze Three Spouted Oil Lamp
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**Originally Listed At $2000**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to early 5th century CE. A beautiful bronze oil lamp cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique with a trio of curved wick spouts surrounding the central body. Three pierced suspension tabs along the mutual shoulders enabled the lamp to be suspended from elaborate bronze chains, and the width of the central fill hole suggests it once had an accompanying lid. Bronze lamps like this were a visual sign of one's wealth and status as even smaller examples like this meant that one could afford many other luxurious items. A wonderful vessel enveloped in smooth patina and suspended from modern brass chains. Size: 2.6" W x 0.9" H (6.6 cm x 2.3 cm); 7.1" H (18 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired in 2002 from Venus Gallery, Israel
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#155824
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to early 5th century CE. A beautiful bronze oil lamp cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique with a trio of curved wick spouts surrounding the central body. Three pierced suspension tabs along the mutual shoulders enabled the lamp to be suspended from elaborate bronze chains, and the width of the central fill hole suggests it once had an accompanying lid. Bronze lamps like this were a visual sign of one's wealth and status as even smaller examples like this meant that one could afford many other luxurious items. A wonderful vessel enveloped in smooth patina and suspended from modern brass chains. Size: 2.6" W x 0.9" H (6.6 cm x 2.3 cm); 7.1" H (18 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired in 2002 from Venus Gallery, Israel
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#155824
Condition
Lamp is ancient, and brass chains are modern. Lamp has minor abrasions to base and body, with light encrustations, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout.
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Petite Roman Bronze Three Spouted Oil Lamp
Estimate $3,200 - $5,000
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