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Large, Signed Roman Oil Lamp with Sea Urchin Decoration browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pre AD 1000: Item # 584628
Janus Antiquities By Appointment New Jersey (330) 612-3957 Guest Book SOLD |
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This lovely oil lamp features upper and lower shoulders molded in the shape of a sea urchin's exoskeleton (i.e., the urchin's body after the spines have been removed -- see the last enlargement for an example). Seafood formed the bulk of the Roman diet, and urchins were among the items particularly considered to be delicacies. The base of the lamp features an indistinct signature from its maker. The letters "i" and "o" are legible, although much of the rest is lost to wear.
AGE: 200-300 A.D. CONDITION: Intact and in good shape with some wear. DIMENSIONS: 4.9" in length. |
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