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Roman - Oil Lamp - Cupid Playing with Hercules' Club and Spear > Lot No. 732
Description:
Circa 1st-2nd century AD. A reddish-buff type P lamp; on the discus, Cupid playing with Hercules' club and spear, bordered by encircling grooved bands; with an angular volute nozzle and maker's name inscribed on the base; with a pierced loop handle.
Measurements:
45.58 grams, 100.24 mm.
Condition:
Very fine.
Provenance:
Ex Hon. Robert Erskine collection, with photocopy of lamp inscribed with collectors notes. Probably from North Africa.
Estimate: £350 - 500 (EUR 420 - 600; USD 550 - 790)
Auction date:
Thursday
9th September 2010
at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH
Lot No. 732