Roman 1st century oil lamp with Alexandria
Roman 1st century oil lamp with Alexandria. 1st century Roman oil lamp with Alexandria Roman pottery oil lamp, the centre of the discus decorated with a female facing bust topped by two elephant tusks, small filler hole towards the volute nozzle; all with dark brown patina. Condition: Complete and intact, with light encrustations. Length 7 cms (2.75 ins). Cf item 143; Qedem Monograph of the Institute of Archaeology; The Hebrew museum of Jerusalem: identifies the depiction as a representation of Alexandria, and also noted as a representation of Africa.
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The item "Roman 1st century oil lamp with Alexandria" is in sale since Saturday, November 25, 2017. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antiquities\Roman". The seller is "grimstonian" and is located in West Sussex. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Lamps
- Material: Terracota