Roman - 'Panther' Oil Lamp > Lot No. 535

Description:
Circa 1st century AD. A redware clay oil lamp with double volutes, the discus showing the relief figure of a female panther with a raised paw resting upon a tall vase.

Measurements:
110mm.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
Bailey, Type A, Group I.

Provenance:
With old label on base 'Bought Rome 1874'; ex Seaby, 1981, A339 (offered with an illustrated extract from SCMB).

Comments notes:
The image of the panther occurs on some Greek Imperial coins and has been linked to Dionysos.

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 240 - 360; USD 320 - 480)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £320