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A Roman Bronze Horse Head Oil Lamp
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$1,900
Live Auction
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Size
Length 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm).
Description
A Roman Bronze Horse Head Oil Lamp
Circa 1st Century A.D.
Length 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm).
Property from a Private Connecticut Collection
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Areas of azur and malachite patination. Some encrustations. Soil deposits within. Minor dents, scratches, and weathering consistent with age. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance:London Art Market, 1984.Ariadne Galleries, New York, 1992, (Spain: A Heritage Rediscovered BC 3000- AD 711, no. 114).(Art Loss Register no. 7770.WK)