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Roman-Egyptian Hanging Lamp with Dog
Circa 2nd Century AD
Description: A charming hanging oil lamp in the form of a
reclining dog, probably a Maltese. The dog's legs are curled beneath its
body with its head turned to the right. The creature has short pointed
ears, a squat muzzle and a short fluffy tail. Textured in low relief
across the body indicating short tufted fur. A small filling hole and
suspension loop on the back with the nozzle protruding from the front
paws. From the area around Alexandria.
Height: 2.25 in. (5.7 cm)
Condition: Intact with a small hole on the underside and wear in the slip around the nozzle.
Provenance: Formerly in the renowned Leo Mildenberg Collection of Animals in Ancient Art.
Published: As no. 126 in Animals in Ancient Art from the Leo Mildenberg Collection (1996) by Alan S. Walker.
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