Lot 40
COLLECTION OF ROMAN OIL LAMPS
ITALY, 1ST CENTURY A. D.
Ancient, African & Oceanic Art and Natural History
Auction: 08 July 2026 at 14:00 BST
Description
red terracotta, the largest with an arrow handle to one side adorned with intertwining lines and circle patterns and two openings on the other side; one with a small handle depicting a dancing satyr surrounded by a vine pattern, one with ‘FORTIS’ engraved on the base, the smallest depicting a the bust of a young man surrounded by a circular pattern around the rim; together with pilgrim's flask with an attached bowl with a circular painted pattern around the flask; and a red and white ground plate (5)
Dimensions
largest 20cm wide
Provenance
ex. J. R. Collection, Netherlands, since before 2000
Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above
Footnote
Accompanied by relevant export documentation