A Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Duck Head, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Household Goods 1996 Full Fellowship Grant

1996 Full Fellowship Grant

A very interesting piece

Provenance:  Stewart Giles (1951-1993) private collection

The rough outer bark is stripped

Dimensions:  Height: 1 1/2 inches  (3

A Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Duck Head, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Household Goods 1996 Full Fellowship GrantThe elongated form with three small filling holes, a fluted, nozzle, and a grooved shoulder, sitting on a small base. The handle attached at the back features a duck head terminal with a long closed beak, open eyes, and flared feathers at the neck and back. Dimensions: Length: 5 3 4 inches (14. 7 cm) Condition: Overall intact and in excellent condition. Provenance: Private Swiss collection, then by descent.