A Roman red-slipped terracotta oil lamp, c. 120–200 A.D.

A Roman red-slipped terracotta oil lamp, c. 120–200 A.D.

Code: 2009

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Description: A red-slipped terracotta oil lamp with round nozzle and ring handle, a female bust modelled on the discus. A makers mark IVNIALEXI impressed on the base. The red slip rather unevenly applied and some wear to the slip, particularly on one side, otherwise condition good, probably from Tunisia.

Size: 107 mm/4.2 ins. in length

Culture: Roman

Date: c. 120–200 A.D.

Provenance: From the estate of a deceased London collector.

Background: The collector, who worked as a buyer for Fortnum and Mason, Piccadilly, London, built up a fine collection of coins and antiquities purchased from leading London dealers.