Roman plastic lamp in the form of a satyr's head
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A Roman plastic lamp in the form of a satyr's head, c. 2nd - 3rd Century AD, with open mouth, staring eye and bushy brows. Ovoid in shape with rounded sides, the nozzle is the chin and mouth and the fill-hole on the forehead, a pinched handle a back and a flattened base. L: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm). Minor repair and surface abrasion, traces of deep brown slip. Ex property from the collection of Joseph Klein (1899-1987), New York City. Mr. Klein sought out and acquired these souvenirs as part of his vast collecting interests. Said to have collected in the manner of an 18th century connoisseur, his overall collection showcased his diverse array of artifacts acquired over a period of 45 years and included the art of ancient China, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome.
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Roman plastic lamp in the form of a satyr's head
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