Lot 38

TRIO OF OIL LAMPS
ITALY, 4TH - 5TH CENTURY A. D.

Ancient, African & Oceanic Art and Natural History
Auction: 08 July 2026 at 14:00 BST
Description
terracotta, three late Roman oil lamps; one fired in red clay with spiral and teardrop ornamentation with an indistinguishable inscription underneath; one fired in a dark clay adored with an intricate Star of David pattern to the centre and a vine pattern around the top; one small grey clay lamp with fluted carved lines around the top (3)
Dimensions
largest 15.5cm long
Provenance
Ex collection of E. F. Baden Württemberg, acquired in the 1960s to 1990s
Sold Gorny & Mosch, Munich, 2024, lot 309
Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above
Footnote
Accompanied by relevant export documentation
