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Crisply Molded Lamp with Winged Amor (Roman Eros)

Circa 1st Century AD

Description: Round-bodied pottery oil lamp with the Roman Amor (Eros) depicted in the sunken medallion. The wide shoulder of the lamp is enhanced with a decorated floral wreath design often used to symbolizing success or victory. Short, round nozzle. Formed of very fine tan clay with traces of a red-brown slip.

Height: 4.3 in. (11 cm)

Condition: Crisp and intact except for the ring handle, the top of which is missing.

Provenance: Formerly in a private German collection.

Reference: See The Catalogue of Lamps in the British Museum, Vol 2, page 20 for more examples of the popular Amor portrayed on Roman lamps.

Price: $ 750

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