Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp of Silenus

Object Description

A fine Roman oil lamp moulded from terracotta featuring a circular, concave discuss of the bearded and half bald Silenus. He is facing forward with his head slightly tilted looking left and is wearing a laurel wreath. Three concentric bands frame the portrait and the filling hole is in the lower left field. The oil lamp displays a voluted angular-tipped nozzle and a flat unworked base with one incised band. A small chip can be seen on the base.

This oil lamp resembles Loeschcke type I C

Date: Circa 1st Century AD

Object History

Ex J.L. collection, Surrey. Previously acquired from the collection of Arno Jumpertz, Leverkusen, Germany, 1924-1984.

Object Condition

Excellent condition, slight chip to base. Encrustation to the surface.

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