Roman Oil Lamp: Bound Captive

An ancient Roman pottery oil lamp depicting a captive standing with his hands bound behind his back in the center discus.

Ca. 1st - 3rd century AD.

Length: 4 in. (10.5 cm).

A full lamp of this type would burn for two or three hours.

Formerly in an Austrian private collection.

Inv#: 8321

Guaranteed Authentic

$750

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8321b

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