Roman Acrobatic bull jumping lamp

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #788159
a23

2nd century A.D. The discus with an most interersting games scene; showing a raging bull with three different acrobats in positions before, above and below. This is a refined version of a series of lamps that show "bull jumping" Exceptionally good condition for this type, measures 10cm x 4cm. Provenance: Collection of an "English Gentleman" Surrey.

Roman Lamp from the Labours of Hercules series

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #788158
a74

2nd century A.D., Terracotta lamp in buff clay with a darker brown slip glaze, on the discus, Hercules clubbing the Hydra. Maker's mark impressed on the underside IVVE HERM Reference: compare BMC III Q.3096. Provenance: From the collection of the Right Hon. Robert Erskine In excellent condition, 9cm x 4cm.

Roman Provincial Terracotta Cupid Lamp

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #788156
b182

c. 2nd Century A.D Sunken central discus with winged cupid shooting arrow at snake in tree in sharp relief, with double incised perimeter and sloping shoulder. Channel with pseudo volutes, semi-circular nozzle and comparatively large wick hole. With makers mark 'LMADIEC'. Measures 7cm x 9.5cm

Roman Provincial Terracotta Boxer Lamp

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #788152
b181

c.2nd Century A.D Sunken central discus with kneeling boxer, hunched and dejected in sharp relief right of filling hole, double raised perimeter, flat shoulder, tapered channel flanked by pseudo-volutes, crescentic shaped nozzle with comparatively large wick hole. same series: Bailey 1988 Q.1532, Rosenthal & Sivan 127. Measures 6cm x 8.5cm, in excellent condition.

Roman Imperial Terracotta Gladiatorial Lamp

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #788150
b183

c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D Sunken central discus with helmeted gladiator in raised relief at centre with head facing direction of right hand holding mace, with left hand holding shield. Double incised perimeter, sloping shoulder, semi-circular shaped channel flanked by pseudo volutes, comparatively large wick hole. Gallic origin. With makers mark 'lMADIEC'; excellent condition, good glaze remaining, measures 7.5cm x10.5cm

Terracotta Oil Lamp with Erotic Scene

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #788149
a93

1st century A.D. Sunken central discus with naked female on top of and looking backwards at a reclining sideways turned male in relief. Tapered channel with volutes and triangular shaped nozzle; attractive light brown glaze. Complete and intact. Measures 8.3cm x 11.5cm.

Roman Jupiter and Eagle Terracotta Lamp

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #788146
a86

Loeschcke Type IV, 2nd half 1st Century A.D British type, buff clay, dark brown to orange slip, central discus showing eagle with wings spread before Jupiter. Undecorated shoulder, tapered channel, volutes flanking lower half, rounded nozzle. cf. Bailey BMC 1523/4

Unusual North African Oil Lamp with Acrobat

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman Pre AD 1000: item #788145
c89

3rd Century A.D Round redware lamp with central discus showing acrobat riding a bull side saddle, two balls in the field emphasizing the acrobatic, circus show context. Stepped shoulder, tapered channel, rounded nozzle, small tongue handle. Measures 7.5 cm x 11.5cm, in superb condition.

Roman glass unguentarium

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Glass Pre AD 1000: item #788129
R33

A green glass vessel for the storage of unguents with a tear shaped body and tapering neck. Roman, 2nd or 3rd Century AD Intact. Size: 9.1 x 3.4 cms. Ex. private collection, UK. Acquired 1950's-1970's.

Roman glass scroll-case pendant

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Glass Pre AD 1000: item #788121
R28a

A large pendant in the form of a scroll case, made from dark green glass. Pendants of this shape, often made in metal, were used to contain a small scroll which would hold a prayer or oath. These scrolls would be specific to the wearer and may relate to matters of health, wealth or fortune; such as wishing for an end to headaches etc etc. Roman, 2nd or 3rd Century AD One suspension loop lost otherwise intact Size: 4.9 x 1.9 cms Ex. private collection, Middlesex, UK. Probably acquired in th... Click for details