Roman Oil Lamp: Geometric Decoration

An ancient Roman pottery oil lamp with geometric decoration in the center and around the border.

Ca. 1st - 2nd century AD.
Length: 3 1/2 in. (9 cm).

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

Formerly in the collection of Dr. Wallace A. Russell, Tampa, Florida; purchased in Philadelphia in 1977.
Inv#: 6828
Guaranteed Authentic

$400

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