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a Roman bronze oil lamp, circa 100 AD, origin France. In the form of a head of an African, with echeloned corkscrew curls fringed around the face, thick brows, bulging articulated, lidded eyes and a broad nose, the fleshy lips open with the lamp nozzle protruding from the mouth, the lidded fill-hole at the top of the head, the ring handle surmounted by a palmette.
L 18,4cm
Antique Lamps and Lighting
Antique Oil Lamps
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