Roman Oil Lamp, Leyda / Swan - Found at Sardis
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Roman, but found at Sardis, Turkey. Ca 1st to 2nd century CE. Molded terracotta lamp, small raised handle, top decorated with Leda and the Swan. The swan was actually the God Zeus in "sheep's clothing" and he seduces the beautiful Leda and produces two children - Helen and Polydeuces. Lamp also decorated around the upper edge with raised dots. bottom with Plantipedia maker's mark. 3-3/4" L.
Provenance: Ex-private collection of William Dale, a career diplomat stationed in Turkey in the early 1960's, who acquired a vast collection of Greek, Roman and Near-Eastern treasures during his tenure.
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Provenance: Ex-private collection of William Dale, a career diplomat stationed in Turkey in the early 1960's, who acquired a vast collection of Greek, Roman and Near-Eastern treasures during his tenure.
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.
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Surface a bit worn, but intact and generally excellent
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Roman Oil Lamp, Leyda / Swan - Found at Sardis
Estimate $500 - $600
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