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Roman Oil Lamp with Crouching Dog, 2nd/3rd Century AD

Mould made Roman oil lamp with a concave discus depicting a chained dog looking back, crouching between a filling hole and an air slit.

Narrow sloping shoulder with a row of ovules, a ring handle with trails placed at rear. A heart-shaped nozzle on front.

The defined circular base impressed with the mark of a foot (planta pedis).

Intact, fine condition. Thin walled and light as a feather. Light tan clay with partially worn slip.

L. 10.1 cm (4 in)
W. 7.4 cm (2.9 in)

Swiss art market

340 USD