R30

Hellenistic or Roman moulded pottery oil lamp

A fine moulded buff pottery oil lamp with a volute scroll spout and a decorated upper body.

Hellenistic or early Roman, 3rd Century BC - 1st Century AD

Light general surface wear and a couple of minor chips

Size: 8.8 x 5.6 cms

Ex. collection: Ken Tullett, Dorset, UK; acquired 1970's/1980's. This item is part of a collection of several hundred antiquities accumulated over 50 years in London and the South Coast. Mr. Tullett frequently authenticated his purchases with the British Museum and kept notes on many items detailing where they were bought; where such references are available we will include details with the item when sold.