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Lot 433: ROMAN EMPIRE. Circa First Century AD. Bronze Oil Lamp. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 361)
- Starting Bid: $9,000
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE. Circa First Century AD. Bronze Oil Lamp. Depicting the head of a Roman God or Goddess on the handle, in superb condition and exceptional realistic details in the rendering of the face and hair. A filling hole in shape of a grape bunch is incised through the center of the smaller head; a teardrop-shaped orifice marks the center of the main body of the lamp. A circular base over which the weight of the lamp is concentrated is situated underneath. This fabulous ancient oil lamp is embellished with a stunning natural fine dark green and reddish patina. (Width: 10 inches; Height: 6 inches; Depth: 4 inches. Weight: 1624 grams).
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 433
- Listing #: 236458
- Closed: Monday, May 10, 2021 6:24:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $15,000