ROMAN BRONZE OIL LAMP WITH SWAN HEADS
Ca. 100-200 AD. A beautiful bronze oil lamp featuring a round body with sunken discus, a wide filling hole, and two opposing broad nozzles with flared finials. On the flat surface of each nozzle, a nicely detailed swan head protrudes, which most likely served as suspension rings. To the sides lateral spurs. The lamp sits on a round, concave base with concentric circles. For a similar example, see The Getty Museum, Object Number: 81.AQ.67. Size: L:162mm / W:70mm ; 340g Provenance: Ex WB Collection (1895-1973), Rhineland. In Germany since before 1960.

Estimate: GBP 450 - 900