Roman - Oil Lamp - Cockerel > Lot No. 734

Description:
Circa 4th-5th century AD. A late Roman North African terracotta lamp; on the discus, a cockerel facing right in relief, surrounded by square and circular Christian symbols on the shoulders; a channel running between discus and nozzle edged by ridges.

Measurements:
105 grams, 111 mm.

Condition:
Chip to handle, otherwise very fine with sharp detail.

Provenance:
Ex Hornbeam collection.

Comments notes:
The image of the cockerel is associated with the god Mercury, the Herald of Dawn.

Estimate: £120 - 180 (EUR 140 - 210; USD 190 - 290)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £130