Roman Bronze Oil Lamp on a Ring Foot

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 12.2 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 7040

Provenance: Collection Karl Ledl (1924-1968), Vienna. Acquired in the 1950s. Since then in a family estate.

Condition: Lid missing, otherwise intact.

Description: Small bronze oil lamp with a large, angular noozle and round wick hole. The pouring hole raised with a thickened rim, where once a lid sat, which was inserted in the still preserved vertical eyelet. The handle ring-shaped for the index finger, the place for the thumb in form of an acanthus leaf. The lamp stands on a ring foot, which is arched inwards.