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Rare Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp w/ War Ship

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Rare Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp w/ War Ship

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Description

**First Time At Auction**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A fine example of a mold-made ceramic oil lamp with a depiction of a trireme, a Roman war galley, in its sunken discus. A loop handle and small, projecting spout complete the piece. Size: 4.3" W x 1.65" H (10.9 cm x 4.2 cm)

Provenance: private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired before 1980

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Condition

Small chip from near the spout, and another from the rim, but otherwise in nice condition. Motif is present and mostly clear.

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Rare Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp w/ War Ship

Name: Rare Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp w/ War Ship
SKU: 59273928
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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