A Roman oil lamp in pale orange terracotta. The discus is decorated with a right-facing winged Eros wearing a short tunic and holding a percussion instrument or large bag to his front. The perimeter is decorated with a band of small, impressed ovules. The lamp stands on a small ring base.
 
Ancient Roman: Circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
 
Very fine condition, complete and intact, with light accretions remaining.
Length 9.8 cms (3.9 ins)
 
Provenance: Ex German private collection 1980's-1990's
 
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