A pale beige pottery oil lamp decorated with the stylised representation of a splayed frog. Maker's mark to base.
Circa 2nd-4th century AD.
Very Fine condition.
Length 8.6 cms (3.4 ins)
Provenance: From the M. C. F. collection, Switzerland, acquired in the 1960s
Literature: For examples of the type see item page 372: Die Antiken Tonlampen im Kestner Museum Hannover.
Known as the 'frog' type, this type of lamp design was exclusively made for use in Egypt. Production began in the 2nd century AD and remained in use until the 4th century AD, with some examples dated up to the 7th century AD. Mould-made, the frog decoration on such lamps was often stylised, often to the point of obscurity. The frog was a symbol used in Ancient Egypt to symbolise re-generation.
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SKU: K474
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